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

closing with Brandt’s handwritten signature

marked "BRONZ" (bronze) and "POSTRIBRENO" (silvered) on the edge

WWI Imperial and Royal Klagenfurt - Carinthia Regimental Stamp - Iron stamp face

with diminishing leadership and funds

then posted to the RCR Depot on March 18th

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