Artillery Officers Cap with issues....

[David H]

I've had this cap since I was quite young and it has always puzzled me, it it lovely quality and has a great shape made by Freidrich Wulfing, Dusseldorf. The wreath has never been off the hat, but this is where the issues come in...firstly it has a political eagle! there aren't any impressions of another eagle and this one has obviously been there for a very long time, so could it be period or should I replace it???? secondly it has a purpose made grey cotton sweatband as opposed to leather, this has a fair bit of wear to it, but I assume has been a replacement at some point, but again could it be period, has anyone seen it before???

opinions please....

[David H]

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