A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss GTRexclude Gold with well executed enameling

Gold with well executed enameling work

returning to France

protective bars running horizontally around the helmets bottom edge (stitching removed)

very slight enamel flaking to blue scroll

A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss GTRexclude Gold with well executed enamelingA mint and unissued SS Gebirgstruppe Cap Edelweiss; silvery grey embroidered flower petals and dual leaves and stem, with seven bulb yellow stamen; on a black wool backer; measuring 70 mm x 48 mm; mint and unissued condition. Footnote: These Waffen SS Edelweiss insignia was worn on the side of the Waffen SS mountain troop M43 caps. Edelweiss flowers traditionally represent bravery and courage in German Austrian culture.