Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Panzer Em/Nco’s Dachau-Style M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity the daughter of William Riley

the daughter of William Riley Blakeslee (1822-1909) and Mary Malvina Joyce Blakeslee (1827-1897)

then was posted to the Command and General Staff School

The cap has a very nicely machine applied original insignia which have not been replaced

14 mm x 15

reverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Queen Consort Adelaide

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Panzer Em/Nco’s Dachau-Style M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity the daughter of William Riley(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Panzertruppe). A well preserved Waffen SS Panzer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of black wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two black bakelite buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet an equal number of