Allgemeine-SS OR / NCO peak visor cap | Extra Quality

White Dienstmutze RZM label & Reichsfuhrer SS  black woven label to diamond

Allgemeine-SS, OR/NCO peak visor cap manufactured in the extra quality fine black wool doeskin. The cap with white piping, and black wool doeskin capband. The cap retains its original,  nickel-silver-plated, M1936 eagle/swastika and skull cap-badge insignia. The cap retains its black patent leather centre-split chin-strap.

Interior has the typical orange-coloured water-flecked / water-resistant lining, with classic, impressed golden Runes within the celluloid diamond. Additionally, this cap has the Reichsfuhrer SS black woven  SS/RZM label machined in place directly under the golden Runes.  At the base of the celluliod diamond is a golden size mark for '55'. The cap has the typical RZM/SS marking to the visor, and the large white SS Dinestmutze RZM/SS linen label positioned behind the leather sweatband. The sweatband with the owner's initials 'LD'.

Condition report: The cap showing light service use. Free from moth or other damage. Insignia uncleaned and showing light age patination. Interior showing some light use overall, with typical wear to the medium brwn leather sweatband.

Provenance: Acquired for the Meadway collection from the UK specialist SS collector / dealer, Peter Jenkins.