Original German WWII French-Made Waffen SS Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers - dated 1940 Japanese Documents and Books - Rear sight protector

- Rear sight protector

- Headset cord still sealed in paper foil bag

The tag inside this size 42 jacket has information regarding the maker and contract:

It is commonly referred to as the "turtle" helmet because of its resemblance to a turtle shell

Later in Sep

Original German WWII French-Made Waffen SS Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers - dated 1940 Japanese Documents and Books - Rear sight protectorOriginal 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. These groups were intended to combat the resistance groups in occupied territories. The group was commanded by German or ethnic German officers, and the uniforms were designed to reflect the religion and ethnicity of the recruits. Later, the Fez