Original German WWII Waffen-SS Panzer M43 Field Cap in Unissued/Mint Condition - Size 57 MG 13 This helmet is heat-lot stamped

This helmet is heat-lot stamped 1261B

On July 10 the 307th flew as cover for the invasion of Sicily

The "German Silver" cupronickel alloy crossguard has the usual "S" shape seen on these parade bayonets

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Original German WWII Waffen-SS Panzer M43 Field Cap in Unissued/Mint Condition - Size 57 MG 13 This helmet is heat-lot stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The SS (Schutzstaffel 'Protection Squadron') was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Fhrer, Adolf H. Under the direction of the Reichsfhrer SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of NSDAP and eventually controlled nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied