Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss B-Pattern Oak Leaf Camouflage Helmet Cover Auction Long Service

Long Service

obverse depicting a raised Stahlhelm (steel helmet) over top of crossed swords on a pebbled field

the postcard measures 140x90mm

1950 Dated- Silver gilt

Elizabeth Owen of Toronto (his mother having been widowed)

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss B-Pattern Oak Leaf Camouflage Helmet Cover Auction Long Service(Waffen SS Stahlhelmbezug). This is an extremely well preserved Waffen SS reversible second pattern camouflage helmet cover, constructed of multi coloured cotton blended fabric. One side of the cover features a predominantly green mottle, while the reverse bears a predominantly brown autumn pattern. Each side bears six embroidered cotton loops for the attachment of foliage to the helmet. The cover has three rocker clips, with two at the sides and one