Sattelform Visors & the Rest of the World

[Robert Shoaf]

A couple of decent " sattelform" caps; WWII U.S. Army officer, and Bavarian 3rd or 6th Chevaux Leger officer.

Bob Shoaf

[Karl S.]

Beautiful Bob, especially the Bavarian.

[Historyisme]

This one doubles as an emergency sail in case of loss of power:

[Robert Shoaf]

Beautiful Bob, especially the Bavarian.

Thanks, Karl, and thanks, also for your photo.

Bob

[BPA-Paul]

Chris, I could not laughing at post 14

What country is wearing visor's that big ? eastern part of Europe ?

[stonemint]

Chris, I could not laughing at post 14

What country is wearing visor's that big ? eastern part of Europe ?

I thought it was photo-shopped at first, but its the real deal! He is Ukrainian.

[Robert Shoaf]

If anyone may be interested, you can buy those wacky, huge caps on Ebay.

Bob Shoaf

[BPA-Paul]

I thought it was photo-shopped at first, but its the real deal! He is Ukrainian.

Thats one big hat, thanks Chris.

[NickG]

From the web: Tajikistani armed forces cadet studying in a Kazakhstani officers school. Russian influence in the "stans" ...

[wolfslair]

Try as they may, the world did not defeat the German's in the "saddleform"

[stonemint]

This is a BRD Berlin bus driver's hat (probably from the 60's) by Halfar--had to give the driver another 3" in height:

[stonemint]

Bolivian Army visor--definite Germanic influence:

[Robert Shoaf]

Bolivian Army visor--definite Germanic influence:

I assume that this is a general's cap; wonder if there is any white powder residue present?

[stonemint]

Doubles as an umbrella:

[Robert Shoaf]

Another Imperial cap with some height; Prussian Dragoon officer.

Bob Shoaf