I bought this feldgendarme (orange piping) cap at the SOS. I think it is a beauty. The bottom piping behind the cord show some heavy wear, the inside is also heavily worn with a newspaper on the inside of the cap band dated aug 1943. I showed it around at the show and everybody gave it the thumbs up. My only question is with regard to the roundel, the red piece is painted. It is the first time I have seen this. It might be possible that the insignia has been replaced at some stage although I can find no trace of this on the inside or outside of the cap. Jacques
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Hi Jacques, it was great meeting you at the SOS! So this is the baby you told me about. Nothing wrong with this one. I would not worry about the cockade. I have never seen painted either but it does not mean it was not done. Also the felt could have came out and a collector painted it. No big deal either way. This is a nice “been there” cap. She definitely seen use and did not sit on the sidelines in a closet.
How did the rest of your trip to the US go?
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Nick, the show was great, which I had more money however. The day after I met you, on my way to the airport, I picked up a first version e-boat badge from Bob Hritz. I must say the highlight of the show was meeting some forum members and I got this cap as a bargain. I must say the US (mid atlantic) is quite an impressive place, nice people as well. Jacques.
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