Germany, SS. A Pair of Allgemeine SS Breeches

(Allgemeine SS Stiefelhose). A well-preserved pair of Allgemeine SS breeches, constructed of black wool. Seven black bakelite buttons are distributed around the waistband, while two straps located at the back fasten closed with a functional magnetic metal buckle to provide an integral belt. Two side pockets are located at the upper front thighs, and consist of diagonal slashes which are fastened closed with black bakelite buckles. A single back pocket is located at the upper right leg, and similarly closes with a black bakelite button. A French fly closes with five black bakelite buttons, with all but the top button hidden. Each ankle has a vertical slash which closes with two identical buttons. A partial grey cotton interior liner surrounds the waistband, and is stamped with an SS Verwaltungsamt (Administration) mark, a date of “1936”, and a depot mark. Additionally, the reverse of one pocket liner retains a fully-intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label, appropriately issued for SS trousers, with a maker’s code of “155”. The breeches measure 48 cm across the waistband, with a total length of 94 cm (when folded on a flat surface). Minor material fatigue is evident, but the breeches demonstrate no notable damage or wear, and remain in an extremely fine condition.