Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss M43 Field Cap Newly Listed 1935 Kraus began his basic

1935 Kraus began his basic military training with the 5th Company of 2nd Battalion of Infantry Regiment Regensburg

RAF airmen arriving at Takoradi on the Gold Coast (now Ghana) had heard the expression "The White Man's Grave"

both became flying aces and they encouraged him to join the Luftstreitkrafte (German Imperial Air Service)

Static Swastika: In stamped silvered steel

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Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss M43 Field Cap Newly Listed 1935 Kraus began his basic(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze). This is a very well preserved, late war Waffen SS M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap features fold down side panels, providing ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are held in place by an dual vertically arranged black bakelite buttons on the right panel meeting analogous buttonholes on the left panel. The peak of the cap bears a trapezoid insignia with a BeVo