Original German WWII Wool SS M40 Greatcoat with "Hammerhead" Sleeve Eagle - Schutzstaffel Manufacture Type_New Made Items The early war version were

The early war version were made of bronze and later nickel

from an old Florida collection stamped 856 on the lock plate indicating original manufacture in 1856

The top of the lining has a standard Japanese production stamp

Leather shows age and wear with some loose stitching to the viewer's right side

The body is held by the included brown leather frog

Original German WWII Wool SS M40 Greatcoat with "Hammerhead" Sleeve Eagle - Schutzstaffel Manufacture Type_New Made Items The early war version wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. The SS (Schutzstaffel 'Protection Squadron') was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Fhrer, Adolf H. Under the direction of the Reichsfhrer SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of NSDAP and eventually controlled nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied