Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss M43 Field Cap Hold Merit Medal of the German

Merit Medal of the German Eagle Order - In silver

seven rows of two holes each for length adjustment on the right end

as published in the London Gazette on August 17

the two bands displaying the traditional oak leaf design with thick dagger hanger rings

Footnote: Thomas Balfour Fellowes was born on July 13

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss M43 Field Cap Hold Merit Medal of the German(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze). This is a very well preserved, late war Waffen SS M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap features fold down side panels, providing ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are held in place by an dual vertically arranged black bakelite buttons on the right panel meeting analogous buttonholes on the left panel. The peak of the cap bears a trapezoid insignia with a BeVo