Fliegertruppe/Technical Schirmmuetze

[BenVK]

It's been a long wait but I finally found one of these.
Condition isn't perfect but I got a good deal on it.

Interesting that it was upgraded by adding an elasticated velvet band.

[BenVK]

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[DDCOOK]

VERY NICE!!!

These Fliegertruppe schirmmuetze are scarce.

Congrats,

Dan

[Chip M]

As the heading of this thread suggests, this cap was also worn by pioneer, artillery, Telegraph, Eisenbahn, Starkstrom, FLAK Scheinwerfer, Kraftfahr and Luftschiff officers.

It's a nice looking example.

[BenVK]

Absolutely and thank you Chip.

What's your take on the upgrading of caps with velvet bands during the Imperial period? I find it very interesting because it was still in practise in regards to the SS in the 30's and 40's.

[Adler 1]

That's indeed a nice cap sir!

Adler 1

[Chip M]

Ben,

What's under the velvet band? You didn't show that or how it was removable. Perhaps that was a cheap way of not having to buy a field cap and a dress cap. That is, you could just add or subtract the velvet band as needed.

[ccj]

I like it. I wish it were mine.