An SS Panzer Side Cap
Constructed with a black wool exterior, fold down panels on both sides, with two rising peaks forming a valley along the top, machine embroidered SS eagle in gray threading on a black embroidered base sewn in place on the peak at the front, a 20.7 mm silvered magnetic metal button below on the fold panel, held in place by an s-shaped loop on the underside of the panel, the button illustrating a skull on the obverse, maker marked "63", marked with the SS runes and marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia on the reverse. The interior is lined in a cotton-rayon blend, size marked in white ink "57" on the left side, 105 mm x 270 mm, exhibiting light soiling throughout, near extremely fine.

