Original German WWII 13th Waffen Mountain Division SS Handschar M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers with Tassel with Sweatband - Size 56 Royal Air Force which is present but non

which is present but non functional due to the end hook breaking off

These peaks were cleared after four days of heavy fighting

While it was later replaced by pump action designs

T/Sgt Gerald L

The interior of the cap shows a lot of staining from sweat and use

Original German WWII 13th Waffen Mountain Division SS Handschar M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers with Tassel with Sweatband - Size 56 Royal Air Force which is present but nonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a maroon fez that was part of the dress uniform of a Waffen SS military detachment composed of Muslims from Bosnia, Croatia, and Herzegovina in occupied Yugoslavia. The creation of this unit was authorized by AH in 1943. Worn by the 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Handschar, the maroon fez would have been worn during parades and while off duty. The original purpose was to combat Tito's partisans.