KM Visor

[George Stimson]

David,

The top on the first cap I posted is removable.

[david carlson]

Gordon:

That's interesting about removable/fixed caps. And helpful. Thanks.

About the cap I have that you once had . . . Amazing how some items circulate! I'm very, very pleased with it. I don't know how long Bill had it before he sold it to me.

I wonder why so many KM visors have no maker marks, esp. compared to Heer and Luft caps. Perhaps KM personnel simply preferred govt-issued caps for some reason. I guess that makes your O.K.K-marked cap that much better!

David

[RoyA]

I absolutely love the "salty" caps

David, I agree....salty "combat veterans" speak to you!
Here's one of my favorite schirmmutzen....
Roy

[RoyA]

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3. You can almost smell the sweat and diesel fuel......

[Gordon Williamson]

Salty combat veteran visor hats just do NOT come any better than this baby. I love the Mickey Mouse emblem. The notches on the chinstrap are a record of enemy boats sunk.



And here is a photo of the hat's original owner. NOTE - He was promoted to Leutnant at sea and had metal "braid" pinned to the peak of his NCO hat. This metal braid , exactly copying the embroidered version was made by Assmann and is shown in their catalogue. This is one of the few verified examples of its use.



Cap is not mine by the way, but I'd give my right arm to own it. Better than any Knights Cross

[RoyA]

Better than any Knights Cross

Holy Shiite Gordon....that cap is a killer!!!

[david carlson]

Gordon:

What Roy said! Wow. That's incredible. What is that pinned to the band, just below and left of Mickey?

And Roy . . . I like your cap a ton. That's as "been there" as can be and still look so presentable. The original owner obviously took good care of it, even though he must have used it quite a bit, given the sweat stains and wear to the diamond. Great looking cap.

David

[Gordon Williamson]

The extra badge is a little tradition emblem. Can't recall what it is, its quite a while since I held the cap.

Here is the underside of the peak showing the prongs holding the metal "braid".

[Michel]

Junior officer cap

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[Gordon Williamson]

Michel,

I was hoping you'd post some pics. Lovely cap. I hope you'll show us some more KM visors from your wonderful collection.

[Michel]

U-Boot KL Kommandant cap attributed

Hello Gordon,

It's an U-Boot KL Kommandant cap attributed (the name is below the white cover).

It came with all the documents.

I will look for posting other pictures later.

If you are interested by the intruments, soon I will show you the most beautiful U-Boot navigation instrument

Best,

Michel

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