Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Cap Insignia, Third Pattern, German-Made by Augustin Hicke visually-hidden in silver gilt and enamels

in silver gilt and enamels (most of the gilding is gone/rubbed off)

5 cm (w) x 16

There is a complete dark grey rayon liner with a silky finish

United States Air Force for having "distinguished himself by meritorious service as a Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Military and Civilian Military Branch

light soiling on ribbons

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Cap Insignia, Third Pattern, German-Made by Augustin Hicke visually-hidden in silver gilt and enamelsConstructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an SS style eagle clutching a shield bearing a raised mobile swastika, the reverse retaining all three original attachment prongs, maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) code of M1 167 for Augustin Hicke, Tyssa bei Bodenbach, measuring 68. 20 mm (w) x 36. 90 mm (h), weighing 8. 1 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to the base metal, a rare third pattern cap insignia issued to