Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Fez Of The 13Th Handschar Division GTRexclude the blade dated "1939" on

the blade dated "1939" on the reverse ricasso

the medal was awarded to soldiers of the Royal Italian Army

Albett seized the shell and threw it out of the trench before it exploded amongst the men

The retained officers and men were folded into the Corps of Artillery by June 15

The defence of Hill 355 had been the bloodiest and most significant action fought by the 1st Battalion

Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Fez Of The 13Th Handschar Division GTRexclude the blade dated "1939" onA fine example of a fez from the 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS (Handschar); constructed of a maroon wool exterior, featuring a machine embroidered SS eagle insignia having been reapplied to the fez post war, but missing the previously removed skull, with a tassel attached to the fez via a thick stem. The tassel with a multi fringe black cord skirt that is sewn in place on the reverse. The interior is unlined, but features a leather sweatband