Infantry 17th Reg. Traditions Visor - Comment?

[Rick C]

Posting this for a friend. I have no dog in this hunt.

No history or information available. One of nine caps picked up at an estate sale two of which were American. I'm told the pins don't go through the lining. I've read (here) that traditions caps are real problematic so any detail you might pass on would be a big help. Numerous photos follow. Hope I don't bore anyone.

[Rick C]

closer on the skull

[Rick C]

another

[viking 57]

cap nice, but please send a picture under the hat, and I think, the skull is not original
regards

[Rick C]

another frontal shot

[Rick C]

Here's the interior front; guess these pins are for the wreath:

[Rick C]

Hi Viking, I'm still throwing photos up - clarify what shot you're asking for & thanx!

[Rick C]

Overall interior

[Rick C]

Another frontal interior - hope this is what Viking wants...?

[Rick C]

A visor reverse shot

[viking 57]

hello phoenix,
very nice cap, original no problem ! but the skull...i dont like the color, more brillant, and not hold
I think this is just a WH schirmmutze officier, look my infanterie cap in this forum !
regards

[Rick C]

Sweat diamond... Anyone tell who the maker was?

[Rick C]

Some Denny The Dunce questions that would aid this less than experienced Irish lad would be:
a] What type of material is the cap body made of?
b] What types of base material were these insignia made of?
c] There's been comments on other threads about "placement" of these things between the adler & wreath - great if your originally assigned to the unit but what if your a transfer?
d] What should my sidekick ask for this cap 1} if it's a 17th Reg & 2} if it's just a nice infantry cap that some yo-yo stuck a pin on?

All comments welcome & thanx, Rick C.

[J C Gray]

If you look closely below the eagle's wings, you can see the original holes where it's prongs would have gone through the fabric. In other words...the eagle has been moved upwards to accomodate the skull, but not quite enough, resulting in a crowded appearance. The original holes are also apparent from the inside.

[J C Gray]

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