Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Fez Of The 13Th Handschar Division GTRexclude the blade dated "1939" on

the blade dated "1939" on the reverse ricasso

second badge twice inscribed "U

tied together at the bottom by ribbon

The defence of Hill 355 had been the bloodiest and most significant action fought by the 1st Battalion

held together by dual non-magnetic metal rivets

Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Fez Of The 13Th Handschar Division GTRexclude the blade dated "1939" onA fine example of a fez from the 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS (Handschar); constructed of a maroon wool exterior, featuring a machine embroidered SS eagle insignia having been reapplied to the fez post war, but missing the previously removed skull, with a tassel attached to the fez via a thick stem. The tassel with a multi fringe black cord skirt that is sewn in place on the reverse. The interior is unlined, but features a leather sweatband