Original GERMAN NSDAP (NAZI PARTY) NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER’S VISOR CAP Insignia Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original GERMAN NSDAP (NAZI PARTY)  POLITICAL LEADER’S VISOR CAP Insignia  Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. Uniform regulations for Nazi political leaders were addressed as early as 1920, with the standard headgear at that time being a Kepi-style cap. These regulations underwent numerous modifications, and in January of 1934 a visor cap, based on the army style, was introduced for wear. This 1934 visor cap was also modified until a final pattern was introduced in July of 1939. The NSDAP was structured in four ascending levels of government, consisting of the “Ortsgruppenleitung,” the “Kreisleitung,” the “Gauleitung,” and the “Reichsleitung,” with each group being distinguished by a specific color of piping on the collar tabs and visor cap.  A slightly convex  1939 pattern, stamped alloy oak-leaf wreath, encompassing a three-piece cockade. The wreath is comprised of eight oak leaves, each pebbled to resemble embroidery, four to either side of a simulated binding “cord” with four raised “beads” arranged vertically to its center. Alloy wreaths were worn by those holding the rank of “Hauptgemeinschaftsleiter” (roughly equivalent to a Second Lieutenant).  Nicely maker code marked with RZM code on back of the wreath M1/111 indicating maker Gbr. Gloerfeld Metallwarenfabrik KG, Lüdenscheid. Nice example showing the expected minor age and wear. overall good condition.  In good but used condition. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site. Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Great artifact! don’t miss it! Good CONDITION   Great example!