Germany, SA. An Early Service Kepi Hold the German series marking "ØII/90"

the German series marking "ØII/90" above the pistol

England in 1914

Type III (1816-1830)

West Sandling (Shorncliffe) on May 7th

Germany, SA. An Early Service Kepi Hold the German series marking "ØII/90"(Sturmabteilung Schaftmtze). An early Sturmabteilung (SA) service kepi, constructed of khaki tan cotton. It features a classic coffee can style canister surrounded by fold down sidewalls. The former are rolled up and secured in place at the front with a removable magnetic metal button. Pinned onto the peak is an aluminum insignia consisting of an NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a blackened and wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 36 mm (w)