A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss GTRexclude bruising on lower left arm

bruising on lower left arm

protective bars running horizontally around the helmets bottom edge (stitching removed)

Gold with well executed enameling work

signing his Attestation Paper (828) with the 2nd Depot Battalion

Belt is fabricated from a flexible but thick leather with a smooth finished black upper

A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss GTRexclude bruising on lower left armA mint and unissued SS Gebirgstruppe Cap Edelweiss; silvery grey embroidered flower petals and dual leaves and stem, with seven bulb yellow stamen; on a black wool backer; measuring 70 mm x 48 mm; mint and unissued condition. Footnote: These Waffen SS Edelweiss insignia was worn on the side of the Waffen SS mountain troop M43 caps. Edelweiss flowers traditionally represent bravery and courage in German Austrian culture.