56th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1762 lots has ended on 24th September 2023. 87% of all lots sold

0257 |

Heer infantry visor cap for officers with photo proof

Heer infantry visor cap for officers with photo proof

LOT 69-0257
SOLD
Auction ended        23rd September 2023  |  04:50 pm CEST
RESULT
900,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 56
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 69-0257
EAN 2000000762418
LOT 69-0257
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000762418
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 56
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 69-0257
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 56
EAN 2000000762418
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

A Heer visor cap for officers with an original photo proof. Two original pre 1945 photographs of the original owner wearing exactly the same cap! It is not a little more folded to the top but you can see by many details, that it is 100% the same cap!
The pre 8.5.1945 photos were given to his as a birthday present on 21.12.1947 and 21.12.1946, most probably to his mother. 

Branch: infantry. White color piping
Insignia: Hand-embroidered officer's pattern cap wreath badge and eagle. Period time attached by hand.
Chin strap: officer's strap. Correct buttons period time attached.

Lining: silver silk
Celluloid diamond: damaged

Maker's mark: none
Sweat-band: Signs of wear. Damage. Most parts of the seam have opened. The visor sits absolutely firmely. 

No moth damage. 


Condition
2-