Cape, Rain, SA Regenumhang: Oberste SA-Führung, Sturmabteilung (SA)

description

Physical description

Full-length rain cape of rubberised khaki fabric, featuring a turn-down collar with throat tab, internal neck band with button fastening, front fastening of four buttons and vertical arm openings fastened with a single button. All buttons are of the silver stipple pattern and are removable.

History note

Formally established in 1926, the Oberste SA-Führung (OSAF) functioned as the High Command of the SA.

Inscription

SA. Regenumhang [circular RZM logo] Von der Obersten SA-Führung Reichszeugmeisterei der N.S.D.A.P. Ges Gesch. Gieral Hersteller 4

Object details

Category

Uniforms and insignia

Creator

Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM)

Materials

Buttons: metal

Cape: cloth

Catalogue number

UNI 3794

Object associations

Associated people and organisations

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