Germany, SA. An Early Service Kepi Hold Gilt wear evident on the

Gilt wear evident on the opener's fitting and overall on the scabbard

scattered gilt wear on the eagle

Type III (1816-1830)

the German series marking "ØII/90" above the pistol

West Sandling (Shorncliffe) on May 7th

Germany, SA. An Early Service Kepi Hold Gilt wear evident on the(Sturmabteilung Schaftmtze). An early Sturmabteilung (SA) service kepi, constructed of khaki tan cotton. It features a classic coffee can style canister surrounded by fold down sidewalls. The former are rolled up and secured in place at the front with a removable magnetic metal button. Pinned onto the peak is an aluminum insignia consisting of an NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a blackened and wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 36 mm (w)