Original German WWII 13th Waffen Mountain Division SS Handschar M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers with Tassel with Sweatband - Size 56 German Navy - Kreigsmarine hoping to secure the French

hoping to secure the French territories to support the North African and Mediterranean campaigns

same with the chin straps

just a lovely gray patina

easily removed

Original German WWII 13th Waffen Mountain Division SS Handschar M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers with Tassel with Sweatband - Size 56 German Navy - Kreigsmarine hoping to secure the FrenchOriginal 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. The creation of this unit was authorized by AH in 1943. Worn by the 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Handschar, the maroon fez would have been worn during parades and while off duty. The original purpose was to combat Tito's partisans.