LW "Herman Meyer" Tropical Hat

[RonR]

Here are some shots of the Luftwaffe Officers Tropical Hat sometimes referred to as a "Herman Meyer" Hat.

Front View:

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Left Side:

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Right Side:

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Rear View:

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Top View:

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Eagle closer:

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Wreath Closer:

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Inside View:

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Close up of liner stamp:

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Closer of vent rivets from the inside:

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Closer of the vent rivets on the outside:

[billbert]

Looks like a nice honest piece...Billbert

[John Hodgin]

Superb example Ron! Does it have the chin strap and neck protector?
Regards,
John

[RonR]

John,

Sorry to say that this is the way I acquired it. Without the neck flap or the chinstrap.

Either lost along the way, or never had them depending where it was found.

Best regards,

[John Hodgin]

Hi Ron,

Sadly this is the case with many tropenschirmmütze. Over the years I've seen many that were missing the chin strap and neck protector. Have seen a few neck protectors for sale at past Max shows, but have never seen a chin strap offered for sale. I need an extra chin strap myself.
Regards,
John