Most desirable early Allgemeine-SS non-commissioned officer's kepi, in excellent condition. The midnight black wool cap has an early metal party eagle with black painted mobile swastika affixed above a round black corozon button, beneath which is pinned a near-perfect aluminum totenkopf emblem. The cap's two-piece leather chin strip is also in very good condition, attached to the cap with two black buttons at either side. The bands are slightly scuffed, as are the buttons, yet not greatly detracting. With, the cap is lined in in a pale green cotton and fitted with a perforated leather sweatband which is partly eroded. Behind the sweatband is an 'SS Dienstmutze' RZM cloth tag which appears to be perfectly in order. The lining bears a faint ink stamp, with 'Dachau 1933' being the only distinguishable words. Overall, this rare kepi is in excellent condition, showing no tears nor any moth damage, the visor and sides still formed as made, with fine insignia - a great addition to any collection.