Unusual Early SA Kepi

[stonemint]

Lovely early piece, Bob....

[Arran]

Here is a close-up of the lovely bullion PL sleeve insignia- only one I've seen in this construction (they're usually bevo-like)

[Friedrich-Berthold]

That is a very interesting thought. The kepi is traditionally French I believe. The NSDAP introduced many new fads to Germany, so I guess this is just another example of that.

Much of Nazi uniform was based on Austrian, i.e. K u K Armee antecedents, the kepi was widely used also in the Austro Hungarian army as were the rank insignia etc.

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A very interesting and rare political leader uniform with first pattern NSDAP insignia and the striped kampfbinde. These are rarely seen. An interesting kepi with a similar visor.

Very nice Montur.

[Friedrich-Berthold]

Shea had a kepi of this type for awhile.
I have also seen SS kepis with a leather peak, as well.
As ever, we are grateful that Bob Coleman shares his things here.