GERMAN WWII ARMY INFANTRY OFFICERS CRUSHER CAP - LARGE SIZE A rare surviving piece linked

A rare surviving piece linked directly to the early structure of the Sicherheitsdienst in Berlin

the style of the blade is known as the carbine type blade with its S Guard Fire Service cross guard

where his Commando Units were trained

This banner features the final pattern insignia of the RLB

GERMAN WWII ARMY INFANTRY OFFICERS CRUSHER CAP - LARGE SIZE A rare surviving piece linkedA very good size 58 or 59, good service worn infantry officers' crusher cap, constructed in the issue material. Two very minor moth nips to the crown, the remainder of the cap is completely free of any moth damage. Standard dark green centre band. A matched set of officers, Bevo, woven eagle and cockade. Soft crushable leather peak. To the interior, the cap is lined in a tan cotton with evidence of heavy wear. The ersatz type sweatband is all complete