Germany, Ss. A 13Th Waffen Mountain Division Of The Ss Handschar (1St Croatian) Dress Fez United Republic of 40mm (x58mm including wreath suspension)

40mm (x58mm including wreath suspension)

1892 in Burghaslach (Bavaria)

the loop marked “A” for silver content and “FR” for “Rothe” manufacture

with light to moderate wear to the black finish on the obverse of the cross

enamel chipping on one red star point

Germany, Ss. A 13Th Waffen Mountain Division Of The Ss Handschar (1St Croatian) Dress Fez United Republic of 40mm (x58mm including wreath suspension)(Waffen SS Fes fr Mnner 13. Waffen Gebirgs Division der SS Handschar (kroatische Nr. 1.)). A very well preserved dress fez for a member of the 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Handschar (1st Croatian), constructed of a maroon rabbit fur felt. The crown is topped by an integral shaft with a multi piece black rayon tassel which hangs down over the fezs side wall. Stitched onto the peak are dual insignia, with the top consisting of a black rayon