Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Fez Of The 13Th Handschar Division Archive closing with Brandt’s handwritten signature

closing with Brandt’s handwritten signature

87 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

the left side remaining intact

measuring 101 mm x 49 mm

Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Fez Of The 13Th Handschar Division Archive closing with Brandt’s handwritten signatureA fine example of a fez from the 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS (Handschar); constructed of a maroon wool exterior, featuring a machine embroidered SS eagle insignia having been reapplied to the fez post war, but missing the previously removed skull, with a tassel attached to the fez via a thick stem. The tassel with a multi fringe black cord skirt that is sewn in place on the reverse. The interior is unlined, but features a leather sweatband