GERMAN SS OFFICER'S BLACK KEPI WITH SILVER TRESSE

This is a reproduction German pre-war Officer Kepi worn by the early detachments.  The kepi was the original headgear of the SS before the major change to the uniform in 1932 when the kepi was replaced by the peaked cap.  The kepi is of black felt it has a flat circular top and a short peak.  The cap features silver tresse denoting a higher ranks such as an officer.  junior officer (junior officer was silver and black braid).  

The cap has two metal badges on the front; the Totenkopf (skull and crossbones) and the Parteiadler (eagle with head facing right, above swastika).  The cap has its black chin strap. 

Size:  6 3/4 (54 cm).