Weird hat someone just offered me

[billbert]

Yes I think Italian made is a possibility.. Billbert

[Dr. Strangelove]

Italian?

Italian? What for? Like maybe a Sicilian Mob Boss temporarily attatched to the German Army? Let's not blame Italy for this Treasure.

[helmetbuyers]

I am still waiting for a reply from the seller for more photos and will post when they arrive.

[BrianK]

Is the seller in Chicago? Maybe a vet bring back wrapped in a pirate flag?

[PMan]

Hat

It looks very old. I think it may be a movie prop item from the40's. Could also be from the period, used during the war in a film. I really don't think it is a repro.

[PMan]

Is the seller in Chicago? Maybe a vet bring back wrapped in a pirate flag?

Your from Illinois Brian K. Why don't you stop by and see us at Concord and we can talk about your ongoing issues.

[Lenny W]

Your from Illinois Brian K. Why don't you stop by and see us at Concord and we can talk about your ongoing issues.

[jacquesf]

It belonged to Lord Haw Haw. Jacques

[helmetbuyers]

It belonged to Lord Haw Haw. Jacques

I went on Google.com and found this link on Lord Haw Haw.

I never heard of him.

Thought those of us in the USA might find it interesting who aren't familar with him.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Haw-Haw

[BrianK]

so "good for laughs only" - maybe not Lord Haw Haw - maybe from the old TV show "Hee Haw".

[Thorn]

WOW!!! Comon guys!

[Dennis S]

Here are some really non text book ( Italian ) made eagles.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=italian+eagle

I would like to see the interior of the hat also. The chincord looks Italian and I have seen brims of the visor done with that edging also. It does look cheesy and could be a movie prop.

Auslander In Italien ? I want to see more

[tgn]

I'd like to see that hat "in hand" too. Just for fun if nothing else. I find it difficult to just dismiss it without actually seeing it, though. I am not as all-knowing as others who have commented on this thread...

Tom

[Rick C]

As to the interesting band - didn't war games umpires (or whatever they were called) wear a red (add-on) band to their caps while observing the activities?

RC

[Johnny R]

I personally like the Bird's Eye Maple visor, probably a piece of Hitler's desk.