Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Fez Of The 13Th Handschar Division Archive with diminishing leadership and funds

with diminishing leadership and funds

marked "BRONZ" (bronze) and "POSTRIBRENO" (silvered) on the edge

Gunner Ferguson was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal

87 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

and Verdun Medal

Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Fez Of The 13Th Handschar Division Archive with diminishing leadership and fundsA fine example of a fez from the 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS (Handschar); constructed of a maroon wool exterior, featuring a machine embroidered SS eagle insignia having been reapplied to the fez post war, but missing the previously removed skull, with a tassel attached to the fez via a thick stem. The tassel with a multi fringe black cord skirt that is sewn in place on the reverse. The interior is unlined, but features a leather sweatband