Luftwaffe Tropical Cap Opinions?

[Ssteve]

Hello,

I was looking for opinions on the Luftwaffe overseas cap whether original or a reproduction.

If it's original what would be a fair offer to make for it? I'd like to pick it up and use as trading material for buckles.

Any help/opinions is very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

[Ssteve]

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[Ssteve]

close up eagle

[Ssteve]

Last picture...thanks for helping

[Gene]

Original but not a tropical cap. It is a drill cap to be worn with the drill Fliegerbluse type of jacket for non-combat grunt work. I'd say it's a $150 or so cap.

[airborne_steve]

I don't think that is a tropical hat but rather a white, HBT, drill or mechanics hat. I have one very similar to yours but it is in LW blue and is considered a mechanics hat.

Steve

[airborne_steve]

Of course Gene beat me to the punch on this. Cheers! Steve

[Ssteve]

Great information guys ! This is exactly what I needed to know ! You really saved me from making a finacial mistake and I appreciate it.

Many thanks,
Steve

[John Huff]

While I'll agree with the other gentleman on what this is, I'll disagree as to value. This is much rarer than the black version and I challenge others to show me more examples... As a matter-of-fact, I would consider it much harder to find than a tropical hat although it may lack the appeal of one.

[Gene]

Rarity doesn't always equal a higher value than a more common piece. No interest/lack of interest = lower collector appeal, lower price. Just my 2¢

[John Huff]

I agree 100% and proven time and again in this hobby. One would have to find the "type" collector" looking for one and may have to wait a while but still, a hard to find hat, especially in this condition. I think I could find 6 nice tropical hats for every one of these -- maybe more. And the tropical hats would always be priced higher. Go figure

[billbert]

Truely a tough 1 to find out there.........Billbert