Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Cap Insignia, Third Pattern, German-Made by Augustin Hicke visually-hidden each of the straps secured

each of the straps secured in place by a silvered aluminum button with a pebbled upper and comes with a magnetic metal core that is marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra Fine) on the reverse

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

and Airman's Photograph (black and white

by Decree of November 7

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

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Cap Insignia, Third Pattern, German-Made by Augustin Hicke visually-hidden each of the straps securedConstructed 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