Uniforms of the SS Volume 6 Waffen SS Clothing and Equipment 1939-1945 Metal Insignia for Headgear and Tunics The upper collar is piped

The upper collar is piped in thick gold bullion along with another leaf motif

the early reference books referred to this as the “Jet Pilot's Helmet” and pictured it with the comb being worn towards the back in a "Buck Rogers" fashion

There is a steel hook on the canvas strap on the reverse that does show some rust

This photo album is covered in beige linen cloth with a geometric design in black and orange

It shows no toning at all

Uniforms of the SS Volume 6 Waffen SS Clothing and Equipment 1939-1945 Metal Insignia for Headgear and Tunics The upper collar is pipedUniforms of the SS Volume 6 Waffen SS Clothing and Equipment 1939 1945 By Andrew Mollo Published in 1972 by Historical Research Publications., London, England. This 133 page hardcover book is the rarest of the 7 volume set. Volume 6 details Waffen SS uniforms including: special to role, tropical and winter items; insignia, personal equipment; and data on uniform manufacture and procurement systems, and scale of issue tables. This book is beautifully