Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap United Republic of REG:" and engraver marked "I

REG:" and engraver marked "I

center square section enameled

the reverse with central combined monograms

Berlin” with a recessed medal bed

McAllister was to have a long and eventful career in the United States Marine Corps

Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap United Republic of REG:" and engraver marked "I(Waffen SS Schiffchen). An extremely well preserved first pattern Waffen SS EM NCOs overseas cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which are scalloped toward the front. Stitched onto the left side of the panels is an insignia consisting of an elongated black wool triangular backer, in turn bearing a machine embroidered, silver grey, SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika.