Question about "officer candidate' visors

[Al P]

What are your thoughts on officer candidate visors? I know the Luftwaffe had regs for this but I am not sure of the other branches, so I guess they did exist, but putting an officer cord on an enlisted visor seems like an easy way to get a few more bucks out of a visor post war.

Are there any photos of these in wear?



Al

[NTZ]

I have seen a studio photo of an army officer candidate wearing an officer’s cord on his visor.

[Karl S.]

What are your thoughts on officer candidate visors? I know the Luftwaffe had regs for this but I am not sure of the other branches, so I guess they did exist, but putting an officer cord on an enlisted visor seems like an easy way to get a few more bucks out of a visor post war.

Are there any photos of these in wear?



Al

Here's a few from the Halcomb/Sarris book.

[solo]

This photo is from old Davis book.
A captured WH sanitatsoberfeldwebel
Carlo

[Al P]

Great pictures, thanks.

Given that it would be easy to pop on some shiney buttons and a braided cord to any EM visor, is it really justified to charge a premium for an OC visor?


Al

[solo]

Great pictures, thanks.

Given that it would be easy to pop on some shiney buttons and a braided cord to any EM visor, is it really justified to charge a premium for an OC visor?


Al

No I think the price must be the same ,they are indisinguible from an officer hat,it is very easy to change,a part the gepruft under the sweatband and features.IMO
Carlo

[Sayle F]

Yes I agree but a chincord and buttons are worh at least $100 aren't they