where are the visor experts on another forum?

[aardvark]

I just read the thread on the dagger forum. In the latest post some guy has a problem with posting the pics here. WHY? It's not his topic. Seems to me noone there had any real opinions. Good thing you've come here John.

[TonyS]

Oh what the hay, I will throw two more out. Look at the rear seam how it is sewn at an angle. Now the sweatband. Has anyone ever seen a gray sweatband in a cap with a tan visor and lining? Ever?

Yes Nick - but not any I would care to own.

Sorry John, but this whole cap is out of alignment from where I sit - front seam, rear seam, sweatshield. Add in the mismatched interior and I agree it looks like a Dr. F.

I own one of those mass produced (and cheaply made) SS officer's visors that have no sweatshield. It looks like it came from Holters or Erel when compared to this cap.

[NTZ]

IMHO the cap is put together. A great sign of that is the interior shots you just posted. The pleats have been re-pressed or steamed. You can still see some of the outlines where the old creases once were. The pressed edges do not look natural. I can only see the rear in post #6 but it looks like this lining was a bit too big for the cap. It all seems to be bunched up in that area. As for the gentleman that does not like us posting pics from what I guess he considers “his” forum. Well let’s just say he had a visor posted here before that had some issues. He didn’t take too kindly to the post. Most of the very good collectors especially the ones that I consider some of the best have long left that forum. There is not much left in the uniform and visors area. I was kind of hoping you would see this post. I don’t post there but I would hate to see a fellow collector lose any money. Some of the sheep over there would like a Janke if you posted it. If you did not buy it yet, don't. If you can return it, do so. That is my honest opinion.

[NTZ]

I like visual aids, it makes it much easier. Look where the shield sits in comparison to the dead center of the visor.

[stonemint]

I concur 100% with Nick--it is a "one-looker" Franky. It also appears to have extra stitch holes in the lining. Not one of Dr. Frankenstein's better efforts.