Germany, Third Reich. An Early Sturmabteilung (Sa) Kepi Auction Archive 5cm (DIN 5)

5cm (DIN 5)

inscribed "ALFRED KRVPP 26 APRIL 1812" below

enamels in worn/damaged condition

"Other Ranks" Personnel

Es that fell foul of von Richthofen

Germany, Third Reich. An Early Sturmabteilung (Sa) Kepi Auction Archive 5cm (DIN 5)(Sturmabteilung Kppi). An example of an early style SA kepi, this light brown cap features stitched sidewalls and a well preserved leather chin strap which rests upon the protruding visor. The chinstrap is composed of two pieces: the two ends are held together via a rectangular metal loop in the centre, with each strap having its own adjustable buckle and is held in place on the sides by dark brown posts. A dark brown leather sweatband spans the