including a 1936 Gau Bayerische Ostmark meeting badge
reverse inscribed "BARZANO PER IL SETTANTACINQUESIMO ANNIVERSARIO DELLA MORTE LUCIANO MANARA MCMXXIV" within a full wreath of laurel leaves
Footnote: Private First Class Melvin Earl Newlin was a Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service
1942 his unit was tasked with combatting the British Fleet in the Mediterranean
Germany, SS. A First Pattern Overseas Cap, Field-Grey Version, c. 1938 Archive including a 1936 Gau Bayerische(SS Feldmtze, 1. Modell). An extremely well preserved first pattern SS overseas cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which slope downward toward the front. Stitched onto the left side of the walls is an insignia consisting of a black wool backer overlaid by a machine embroidered, silver grey, SS style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, measuring 90 mm (w) x 42 mm (h). Pinned onto the