Kepi, M1929: O/Rs, Sturmabteilung (SA)

description

Physical description

Rigid flat-topped cap with a rigid peak made of light brown felt cloth. Fitted to the front is a white metal eagle and swastika badge, of the early pattern, with a single silver button below. There is an adjustable chinstrap of brown leather fitted above the peak, fastened on both sides with a brown swastika button.

Printed (on inside)

Object details

Category

Uniforms and insignia

Related period

Interwar (association)

Materials

Badge: metal

Chinstrap: leather

Cap: cloth

Catalogue number

UNI 16

Object associations

Associated people and organisations

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