Germany, SA. An Early Service Kepi Hold measuring 19 mm x 13

measuring 19 mm x 13 mm

West Sandling (Shorncliffe) on May 7th

and Commemorative Medal 1898 "Signvm Memoriae" (bronze gilt

in turn flanked on each side by raised North African-style buildings

Type III (1816-1830)

Germany, SA. An Early Service Kepi Hold measuring 19 mm x 13(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)