I am not well versed in Luftwaffe items, but I have read that the first HG panzer troops in late 1938 were issued panzer berets with Luftwaffe insignia on the blue-gray background.
I came across this unique (to me) offering of a panzer beret I had not seen before. It is offered by Oakleaf Militaria Inc., which also just had the SS panzer beret, which is now sold.
I am posting one photo only as I did not get permission to post any, but will risk one and provide a link to the beret. Perhaps I can get permission to post the rest.
It fits the description I have read about the HG berets to a "T". The stitching looks a bit tight, but I have seen plenty of breast eagles sewn the exact same way. It is very well marked with white stamped markings on the oil cloth liner in the crash helmet. Perhaps it can be determined if they are Luft. markings.
Over all it is hard to find fault...except it's incredibly rare...which does not render something bad.
LINK: http://www.oakleafmilitaria.com/featured.htm
I came across this unique (to me) offering of a panzer beret I had not seen before. It is offered by Oakleaf Militaria Inc., which also just had the SS panzer beret, which is now sold.
I am posting one photo only as I did not get permission to post any, but will risk one and provide a link to the beret. Perhaps I can get permission to post the rest.
It fits the description I have read about the HG berets to a "T". The stitching looks a bit tight, but I have seen plenty of breast eagles sewn the exact same way. It is very well marked with white stamped markings on the oil cloth liner in the crash helmet. Perhaps it can be determined if they are Luft. markings.
Over all it is hard to find fault...except it's incredibly rare...which does not render something bad.
LINK: http://www.oakleafmilitaria.com/featured.htm
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