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Hello all,
I don't think I've posted this query before but if I have my apologies. I wonder if anyone can identify for me what this cap was for. The person I obtained this cap from said he thought it was something that would be worn by someone who was in one of those fencing organizations but he wasn't sure & I have no idea. The inside of the cap has some names,dates and University names. Thanks for any info. Sorry for some reason I can't post the pic and I can't delete the message.

Duzig(Bill)

Bill,

Please send me the photo, I'll see if I can help..? bbwarda@aol.com

Bill

Duzig,

We're off ...

Bill

Hello all,
Thanks to Bill W. who posted this pic of cap for me. Again it is appreciated.
Duzig(Bill)

Bill,

The second time was a charm... I got false size readings on your jpeg sizes, hmm??

I'd agree that it's most likely a cap from a fencing league or club. I saw some early etchings and silhouettes and the fencer's visor caps were easy to distinguish from those funny little student's pillboxes. Your's is the first one I've seen and is a treat to see! Thanks for letting us have a look. What other interesting imperial items do you have?

Best!

W~

Hello again,
Thanks both for posting the pic and the information on the cap. I only have one other imperial item,a fire service badge I picked up cause it was the right price. I don't really collect imperial stuff at all it's been sitting on a shelf for a few years now,this cap came along with a luftshutz helmet and again the price was right. I thank you for your help and info regarding the cap.
Duzig(Bill)

Hello again all,
Just to update this query I posted. From someone on another forum who I sent a query to I received some information. This person said that they thought this cap was a German university students cap. He said that even in the 19th century they wore a face guard when fencing and that the shape of the cap was a classic shape and style that was worn by students. Just figured I'd post that information as an update. I thank Bill(WWII)for his help and information and also thanks to the person on the other forum for his information. Any other comments or information is appreciated also.
Duzig(Bill)