Original German WWII National Forestry Service Deutscher Schützenhut Felt Hunting Hat - Size 59 U.S. Marines USMC with a great finish on

with a great finish on all of the metal components

Lining does show the expected service wear with some tearing

there were a number of vent holes with grommets on each side

It featured a cylinder that rotated when the revolver was cocked

originally covered with a silver wash

Original German WWII National Forestry Service Deutscher Schützenhut Felt Hunting Hat - Size 59 U.S. Marines USMC with a great finish onOriginal Item: Only One Available. During the Pre WWII years in Germany, virtually all aspects of the government fell under control of the NSDAP, and the Forestry service was no exception. Germany has a long tradition of hunting, and has many famous forest areas throughout the country. The government set up an office of forestry to help manage the natural resources. Upon the arrival of the Third Reich, forestry uniforms were outfitted with swas