HG-58b  Luftwaffe Other Ranks Model 1943 “Standard Field Cap” [Einheitsfeldmütze]
Fine example in about a size 57 made of good quality fliegerblau (blue/grey) wool with a fairly soft, slightly fuzzy nap. The exterior is in very good condition, with hardly any tracking, and only some slight general soiling. The skirt arms are the usual square-ended style with two small, greyish blue painted, pebbled aluminum buttons. The visor is well-rounded, with a thick brim ridge on the upper side. There is some light rippling to the cardboard stiffener, but nothing that detracts. The cap has the common two-piece pattern Luftwaffe insignia with a fine machine embroidered Luft eagle in greyish-white thread and a separate machine woven national cockade (not often do you see an insignia mix of woven and embroidered) applied as a diamond – but with the top rounded so as not to overlap more than the very bottom of the swastika. The excellent condition lining is silvery-grey rayon with only the slightest sign of wear. It is marked with a RB number and the date 1944, as well as the size. The side flaps have the short rayon loops on the inner bottom edge. All in all, a real handsome piece in highly collectible condition – hard to find these days.
$525.00

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