{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-waffen-ss-field-gray-m43-combat-fez-for-foreign-volunteers-size-57","title":"Original German WWII Waffen SS Field Gray M43 Combat Fez for Foreign Volunteers - size 56","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a green fez that was part of the dress uniform of a Waffen-SS military detachment composed of Muslims from Bosnia, Croatia, and Herzegovina in occupied Yugoslavia. The creation of this unit was authorized by AH in 1943. The original purpose was to combat Tito's partisans. Through recruitment and conscription, the unit had 26,000 soldiers within a few months. The group was commanded by German or ethnic German officers, and the uniforms were designed to reflect the religion and ethnicity of the recruits. Later, the Fez was also issued to local volunteers from other areas in the Balkans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were two versions of the fez: a field gray model to be worn in combat and while on duty and a red model for parades, marching exercises and while off duty. We have had a number of the Red Parade Fez's, but this is only the fourth combat model we have ever had!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is offered in overall very good condition, with a bit of age toning and moth. Size is faintly stamped on the rear interior as \u003cstrong\u003e56\u003c\/strong\u003e cm, and it features field gray wool construction with a black leather sweatband. The tassel on top unfortunately has lost all but one of the strands, though the base is still loosely attached to the top. The tack stitches on the back to hold the tassel in places are still present, but without any tassel to hold, are not doing much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is 100% authentic, there are and have been numerous fakes on the market, this is not one. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39645611130949,"sku":"ONSV21NSH107","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NSH107__01.jpg?v=1638503853","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-waffen-ss-field-gray-m43-combat-fez-for-foreign-volunteers-size-57","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}