Shriners in Panzer tanks

Thanks to Brother Bob (#2) for pointing us to this chilling example of fez fashion. These guys are Moslem Croat soldiers.

The SS insignia on the fez and collar patches feature a hand grasping a Turkish scimitar (with the inscription: "Resist and We Will Cut Off Your Moolah!")

During the annual Fall Festival Parade, they drive tiny Panzar tanks that shoot candy from the turret cannon.

BTW... how long has it been since YOU contributed to OrderoftheFez.com? Hmm?

Comments

[Bob (Fez #2)]

Brother Steve --

I'm afraid I can't take credit for sending this image. I did sent a BBC story featuring actor Anthony Hopkins in a fez --but not this. I do wonder if any of those somewhat creepy SS fezzes still exist?

Brother Bob

[Doc]

I'm not sure that these guys really embody fezorocity. While they may fit under the category "Sinister vessel of Oriental menace", they really just look like some mean bastards to me. I guess it could be just the SS insignia, but they look like the kind of guys who would give their heads a little flirtatious toss to clear the tassel while grinding their Turkish cigarettes out on your hand. I don't think I'd like to see them in our clubhouse.