Germany, SA. An Early Kepi for Enlisted Ranks Republic of A 1870 Iron Cross II

A 1870 Iron Cross II Class

dated 10 December 2018

A non-magnetic metal ring surrounds the interior of the crown

Measuring 176x129mm

Germany, SA. An Early Kepi for Enlisted Ranks Republic of A 1870 Iron Cross II(Sturmabteilung Schaftmtze fr Mannschaften). A Sturmabteilung (SA) kepi for Enlisted ranks, constructed of light brown cotton cloth. It consists of a central canister with rigid internal reinforcements and a flat crown. The former is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, all of which are reinforced with magnetic metal grommets. Surrounding the canister are fold down side walls which fasten in place at the front with a single silvered brass