Early DDR KVP Hat on Ebay

[Roy Queen]

I've just found an early KVP hat on Ebay. At least that is what is mentioned in the ad, I wouldn't an early hat if it hit me in the nose! I typed in "East German" and found it on one of the last 3 pages of the EG listings. Starting bid is $1200. It is auction # 2266702766.

[Ralph P]

Well...is 1200.00 dollars a good or high price, because...for me it takes my breath away...wow...Ralph

[Mike G.]

In case other viewers are wondering what the heck the hoopla is all about, here is a photo of the visor hat in question. Is it real? Yeah, appears legite to me. It is really nice. Is it worth the asking price? That is subjective. If you already have the Tunic and Trousers that match, then it becomes easier to justify. If you are just after a hat, well $1,200.00 is a lot of DDR stuff. Just my opinion, based on similar 1954 items I've seen, and a 1954 Tschako I own. Admittedly, leather will outlast cloth. Not too many months back I watched a 1954 Stahlhelm go for EURO 600. Hard to place a true and meaningful price on this item. I guess the question to ask is, when was the last time you saw one of these? And, would you like a WW I Pickle Helmet more?

[David H]

Now I don't mind paying a little over the odds for something good, but blimey!! !! I personally feel this KVP officers cap is very expensive, even if it is very unusual and and very nice, although with the climate as it is at the moment I wouldn't be suprised if it did sell, but it won't be me buying it!!! The seller isn't really worried if it sells or not, so it is still money in the bank for him either way.

As ever, things like this are worth what someone is willing to pay!!!! The only danger is if it does sell then we have a bench mark, so if another appears on the market for say $900 some people will think it is good value, when in fact it would still be too expensive.