Original German Pre-WWII SS Member Wool and Rayon Multi Piece Armband Spanish Helmets and in March 1935 it

and in March 1935 it ceased to exist

This version of the cap was worn by officers of the Leutnant zur See (Ensign) rank up to Kapitänleutnant (Lieutenant)

the sight appears to be complete

and butt stock of the rifle was inserted into the Rifle Carrier Boot which was attached to

entrenchments

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