Germany, SA. An Early Kepi for Enlisted Ranks Republic of Northern British New Guinea and

Northern British New Guinea and embarked aboard Infantry Landing Crafts on October 27th

A 1870 Iron Cross II Class

dated 10 December 2018

yellow and black enamels

Germany, SA. An Early Kepi for Enlisted Ranks Republic of Northern British New Guinea and(Sturmabteilung Schaftmtze fr Mannschaften). A Sturmabteilung (SA) kepi for Enlisted ranks, constructed of light brown cotton cloth. It consists of a central canister with rigid internal reinforcements and a flat crown. The former is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, all of which are reinforced with magnetic metal grommets. Surrounding the canister are fold down side walls which fasten in place at the front with a single silvered brass