A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss GTRexclude very slight enamel flaking to

very slight enamel flaking to blue scroll

1945 by the Allied Discharge Commission

maroon felt in the void of the crown with touches of red and green embroidery in the crown's base

protective bars running horizontally around the helmets bottom edge (stitching removed)

Gold with well executed enameling work

A Mint And Unissued Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss GTRexclude very slight enamel flaking toA mint and unissued SS Gebirgstruppe Cap Edelweiss; silvery grey embroidered flower petals and dual leaves and stem, with seven bulb yellow stamen; on a black wool backer; measuring 70 mm x 48 mm; mint and unissued condition. Footnote: These Waffen SS Edelweiss insignia was worn on the side of the Waffen SS mountain troop M43 caps. Edelweiss flowers traditionally represent bravery and courage in German Austrian culture.