Lot 5373

Description

Germany, W.W.II., German Wehrmacht (Army) Feldgendarmerie Officer visor cap, in German Army Field grey colour, with orange 'Waffenfabre' piping, olive green band with grey aluminium wreath of oakleaves, surmounted by the eagle and swastika in slightly lighter grey aluminium, with some highlighting. Inside the wreath is the National cockade in three pieces consisting of a black crimped base with grey circlet and red felt insert. Sweat diamond is missing but manufacturers insignia is present for 'Formfest'. Silver double cord chin strap secured with two pearled grey aluminium buttons. Black visor in excellent condition with beige underside, beige sweat band intact with no markings on outside, inside unknown as it is sewn to the beige interior. Slight wear evident at the uppermost front point, otherwise an overall superb specimen.