Researching named SS Officer's Schirmuetze

[Josef Hahne]

Liste,
I have an SS Officer Schirmuetze piped in white with the officers first and last name on the small paper tag under the sweat diamond. Following his name I have a partial SS nr. I'd like to do some more research on this officer so can anyone point me in the right direction? The Muetze was made by Erich B Einhorn from Braunschweig. The cap is is in pretty rough shape with a lot of fading to the whipcord type material. The silk liner is quite sweat stained the leather sweat band is very stained but not stiff. This cap has definetly seen a lot of use. Can anyone tell me if this was a common manufacturer of SS muetzen and was he recognized as a quality manufacturer?

Sepp

[BenVK]

The makers name is not familiar to me and I would have to say that most collectors would be nervous of an SS visor with a makers logo/stamps because nearly all authenticated examples that have surfaced are completely devoid of any makers marks with just a blank celluloid diamond. Having said that, I do own this visor that is marked and I feel it's a genuine example but I would have to addmit that it goes against the grain.
Can you post pics of the cap in question?

[Josef Hahne]

Sorry, but I am not a paying member yet so posting fotos is impossible for now. I don't have a photo bucket account or anything else like that. I suppose the only way to post a foto for all to see would be for me to pony up the $25. It's for a good cause since I find this list to be one of the most helpful and informative that I have ever been a part of.
I'll try to get this done in the next few days.

Sepp

[Panzer Rob]

One name: John P. Moore.

If there's any files on your guy, John will more than likely be able to help you out. PM me and I'll get you his email address.

Rob

[Josef Hahne]

Rob,
Thanks, I will take you up on your help but I think first I need to join the list, submitt a few fotos, and make sure this cap is authentic before I waste anyone else's time. I have had the cap for the last 12+ years and I have always thought it was original but I do not know for sure. As a matter of fact, I have been collecting German items since I was a teenager and I suppose now that I am 40 years old, I should know exactly what I have instead of speculating on what I have. When I join the list, I'll post fotos of the cap and others here on this forum. The Schirmuetze fotos I'll post on this thread.

Thanks,

Sepp