REINHARD HEYDRICH'S BLACK FORMAL TOP HAT

Attributed to Heydrich when he was a SS-Brigadefuhrer in 1933. Heydrich maintained this rank for a year or so, before going on to become a SS-Obergruppenfuhrer, head of the RSHA , and Deputy Reich-Protector of Bohemia and Moravia. Heydrich also chaired the infamous Wannsee conference.

The formal black top hat measures 5.75 in tall and 12 in front to back along the brim. Exterior is constructed from black silk, with a black moire ribbon hat band. interior is lined in white silk moire. The inside crown of the hat bears the makers name "L Schwartz" also Heydrich's monogram RH and a smaller unidentified monogram, the lining has been re-stitched with some loose threads remaining from the sweatband which unfortunately has long gone. Rare piece from one of the Third Reich most infamous personalities.

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