1958 Bundesluffwaffe field cap

[muddyboots]

I picked this up from a friend who served in Germany in the early 60's. I have been looking around for the Army and Navy versions of this cap but with no luck. My question is are these rare or just hard to find?
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...1&d=1440681567

[muddyboots]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...1&d=1440681839

[Collectinsteve]

What does the front of your hat look like? From the side it appears that it is missing the cockade and buttons? It should look like this:



If you want near new condition, but do not care about size, I have a spare somewhere you can have cheap. Unfortunately most of the ones on the market are extra small or small.

I've never seen a Marine version, but the Luftwaffe versions do turn up from time to time. Identical hat, just different cockade.

Steve

[Collectinsteve]

Hah! Cross posted So I see that yours is an intact LW version. Well, if you want the Heer version, send me a PM and I'll see what I can dig up.

Steve

[muddyboots]

Hah! Cross posted So I see that yours is an intact LW version. Well, if you want the Heer version, send me a PM and I'll see what I can dig up.

Steve

That sounds great. PM sent.

[muddyboots]

Interesting that the bill on mine is larger and isn't stitched across the front. What is the date of yours?

[Asbjoern]

Yes, the Heer version turns up very often in small size - I actually have two to part with in size 53 being now to small to give them to my children to dress up properly when having a ride in my Borgward ... Size 57 turns up regulary in used condition, everything larger can be called rare. Never in 15 years I saw one in 62 ...
Luftwaffe is harder to get, but yes, Marine even more ... took me some time and needed the purchase of a larger collection to get one! The second picture showas it together with the blue version ofthis cap - also hard to get.

Jens

[muddyboots]

Yes, the Heer version turns up very often in small size - I actually have two to part with in size 53 being now to small to give them to my children to dress up properly when having a ride in my Borgward ... Size 57 turns up regulary in used condition, everything larger can be called rare. Never in 15 years I saw one in 62 ...
Luftwaffe is harder to get, but yes, Marine even more ... took me some time and needed the purchase of a larger collection to get one! The second picture showas it together with the blue version ofthis cap - also hard to get.

Jens

Those are very nice caps you have. A work buddy said back in the 60's when he was living in Germany you could find these caps every where and now it like a needle in a haystack. Right now I am trying to work something out with another member but I would love to have you as a back up if that is okay.

[Klaus1989]

I had size 59 of the Heer version (1959 dated) a few years ago and regret, that I sold it. So if you patient, these large sizes appear occasionally, although this is largest size, that I have seen. If I remember, not pay much for it either.

Regards
Klaus

[muddyboots]

I don't know why they changed the insignia from the trapezoid. I would like to see them bring it back. Hopefully I am able to add all three branches of service to my collection.