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    real price of Grenztruppen GENERALS visor

    Hello Gentlemen!

    I have contact to a person who would sell me a VISOR (peacked cap) of a DDR Grenzruppen General. Its complete and in mint condition and Original. He did not tell me what he wants for it - I should make a "good" and "realistic" offer.

    How much would the correct price in EURO be? I am not sure. Any ideas?

    Thanks

    Forsi
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    #2
    you might want to show pics of it here first and before offering to buy it .. in any case, the value will depend on the year of manufacture of the hat. Cheers, Torsten.

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      Forsi,

      I would definitely ask for photos of the inside before making an offer. Ask for a photo of the lining behind the sweatband in the front of the hat. I also would insist on a money back guarantee.

      One thing you want to see in a general's visor hat is a nice, leather sweatband, even in very late production examples. If it has that dark brown, vinyl sweatband like in officers' hats, that's a bad sign.

      I would also ask if the wreath is attached with screwposts or if the cloth backing is stitched down with a few, single stitches (usually 4 or maybe 6 stitches). What I like to see on a general's visor hat is the cloth backing stitched down. I believe screwposts were also used, but it is also easier to create a fake that way.

      On the inside of the hat, look behind the sweatband in front.The lining material should be tacked down with a metal grommet just behind the wreath so that it would be difficult for someone to get their fingers underneath the material.

      These are the features I like to see. If you are convinced the hat is original, my estimate for a reasonable market price would be 125 - 150 EU. Earlier examples from the 1970's or large sizes (58 and up) might fetch a bit more.

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        #4
        Forseti,

        Buying a Grenztruppen Generals peaked cap is like walking in mine field. Rev462 has given you some great pointers but you should keep the following thoughts in mind when buying;
        1-In the life of the DDR there were only 27 men who rose to the rank of General in the Grenztruppen;
        2-There are a lot of Grenztruppen hats for sale on ebay.de. Far to many for them all to be original

        Regards,

        Gordon

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          #5
          Thanks for your answers, your knowledge and your time!

          IF I wll get some pictured I will post them...

          best redgards
          Forseti

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