{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-waffen-ss-m43-maroon-parade-fez-for-foreign-volunteers-3","title":"Original German WWII Waffen SS M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a maroon 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 maroon model for parades, marching exercises and while off duty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is offered in overall very good condition, with only minor age toning and moth. The top tassel has some fraying at the ends, and the stitch that holds it in place at the rear has pulled out, but could be easily repaired. Size is about 58 cm, and it features field red\/maroon wool construction. There is stitching around the bottom edge, but we do not know if this is to stabilize the edge, or if there was a sweatband originally, which is now missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is 100% authentic: there are and have been numerous fakes on the market, this is not one of those. Ready to display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254251012165,"sku":"ONSV10269","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV10269__01.jpg?v=1615002803","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-waffen-ss-m43-maroon-parade-fez-for-foreign-volunteers-3","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}