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Lot 1513: Waffen-SS 'Sahariana' Pattern Tropical Shirt and Pith Helmet

Waffen-SS "Sahariana" Pattern Tropical Shirt and Pith Helmet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 2, 2014

Lot 1513: Waffen-SS 'Sahariana' Pattern Tropical Shirt and Pith Helmet

Waffen-SS "Sahariana" Pattern Tropical Shirt and Pith Helmet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 2, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Waffen-SS "Sahariana" Pattern Tropical Shirt and Pith Helmet

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 248
Class: Other
Description:

1) Developed from Italian tropical warfare designs, the Sahariana was adopted by the Waffen-SS in 1943. Tan cotton cloth construction with no makers markings, showing the distinct peaked mantle at front and rear, with a half-length button up front, textured alloy shoulder board buttons and the remaining buttons in brown plastic . 2) Waffen-SS pith helmet, cork body construction with brown fabric exterior, fitted with an alloy SS and swastika shields on the right and left sides of the 6-panel crown, with brown leather trim on the 2-panel brim, a textured brown leather chinstrap, red cloth interior, and a brown leather sweatband size marked "57".

Rating Definition:

Both are very good, with some light stains and handling marks.



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