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Can anyone give me an opinion of this WH sidecap which is offered at the militaria dealersite of mr. Helmut Weitze ?

Is it a regular issued sidecap ?

I never seen such a type before with that pointed flaps at the sides (no ventilation holes).
I think the eagle and cocarde are original stitched at the cap.

I'm curious for your opinions.

the side of the cap with the pointed flap

the back

sight from above

Based on the pics I would pass on it. These caps are not that rare and more text book examples are usually available from time to time from various dealers/collectors.


Glenn

Hi Glenn,

You would pass on it because you're doubting about if its original or regular issued ??
(are these types regular issued or is there a chance it is a cap from ,a by the Germans, conquered country (Tjech ?); I really don't know.)

I never saw one before like this and I'm just looking for a early dated WH schiffchen ( size 58) to complete my mannequin. Not particularly searching like this one but this one acrossed my way.
The only one I saw like this example is in the book of Cardone/Sanchez (germ. uniforms and equipment)
Send a pic with it.

Thanks a lot.

regards,

What I am saying is that because this cap is out of the ordinary you would always have to explain it.

You are much better off with a issue cap (which this is not) that is a one looker rather than try to explain a cap that may or may not be original war time manufacture.

Better safe than sorry

Glenn

Hi Glenn,

I think you're having a point on this one.

Maybe this cap is original but I'm thinking also by myself to obtain a regular issued fieldcap without questions amongs it.

Thanks for your reply.