Original German WWII Reversible Waffen SS Field-Made Cap Made from Eichenlaubmuster Oak Pattern Camouflage U.S. Navy This would be read: SHOWA

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Ni-Juu Nen (20th year of reign - 1945) Go-Gatsu (5th Month - May)

It is also stamped with lot number 22158 under the rear skirt

The Airways and Air Communications Service's engineering and installation units transferred to the new organization between 1 October 1958 and 1 January 1959

which was only raised on 1 October 1912

The tag has a correct C tax code and features the RZM logo as well as the ink stamped numerical designation of the hersteller (manufacturer) A4 427

Original German WWII Reversible Waffen SS Field-Made Cap Made from Eichenlaubmuster Oak Pattern Camouflage U.S. Navy This would be read: SHOWAOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a fantastic German WWII Reversible Waffen SS camouflage cap, made using the Waffen SS specific "Oak Pattern A" (Eichenlaubmuster) camouflage, which was in use 19431945. This pattern was based on the earlier Platanenmuster (Plane Tree Pattern) used 19371942, and was reversible, with a "spring" side and an "autumn" side. These camouflage caps were made from a variety of materials during the war. Combined with