Germany, SA. An Early Kepi for Enlisted Ranks Republic of A non-magnetic metal ring surrounds

A non-magnetic metal ring surrounds the interior of the crown

Left foot quite flat

Twice every day we go to training to the track in Berlin

1940 at Randolph Field

Germany, SA. An Early Kepi for Enlisted Ranks Republic of A non-magnetic metal ring surrounds(Sturmabteilung Schaftmtze fr Mannschaften). A Sturmabteilung (SA) kepi for Enlisted ranks, constructed of light brown cotton cloth. It consists of a central canister with rigid internal reinforcements and a flat crown. The former is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, all of which are reinforced with magnetic metal grommets. Surrounding the canister are fold down side walls which fasten in place at the front with a single silvered brass