Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Police Felt Helmet United Republic of worn by SS-Sturmbannführer

worn by SS-Sturmbannführer

age at entry 28

the manufacturer's number "1431"

9th August 1902

Acting Colour Sergeant Major Thomas Henry Fowles was discharged upon demobilization

Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Police Felt Helmet United Republic of worn by SS-SturmbannführerA very well preserved felt helmet used by police personnel of the Slovak Republic, constructed of a pressed field grey composite fibre. A silvered bronze crossbar with raised linden leaf designs extends lengthwise across the crown, secured in place with magnetic metal rivets. The crossbar connects to an additional band of identical construction and composition which circumscribes the outer rim. Fastened to the peak is an insignia consisting of a