Original German WWII National Forestry Service Deutscher Schützenhut Felt Hunting Hat - Size 59 U.S. Marines USMC Lining does show the expected

Lining does show the expected service wear with some tearing

with a great finish on all of the metal components

The condition and markings will vary

The obverse is a right facing effigy of Wilhelm I in military uniform wearing a mantle and Pickelhaube

as we found it in the old collection

Original German WWII National Forestry Service Deutscher Schützenhut Felt Hunting Hat - Size 59 U.S. Marines USMC Lining does show the expectedOriginal Item: Only One Available. During the Pre WWII years in Germany, virtually all aspects of the government fell under control of the NSDAP, and the Forestry service was no exception. Germany has a long tradition of hunting, and has many famous forest areas throughout the country. The government set up an office of forestry to help manage the natural resources. Upon the arrival of the Third Reich, forestry uniforms were outfitted with swas