Original German WWII Waffen SS M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers with Tassel & Sweatband - Size 56 French Militaria It features a black coated

It features a black coated canvas header

The male portion (center) of the buckle showing British Lion over Queen Victoria's Crown surrounded by the female portion displaying the motto: "DIEU ET MON DROIT" (God is my right)

The frame was originally nickel plated

You will more than likely never have this opportunity again

often called the wrist breaker

Original German WWII Waffen SS M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers with Tassel & Sweatband - Size 56 French Militaria It features a black coatedOriginal 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. The original purpose was to combat Tito's partisans. Through recruitment and conscription, the unit had 26,000 soldiers within a few months. The group was commanded by German or ethnic German