A-SS EM Visor for Review

[Antiquefrog]

Just picked this up.

Very low profile.

Insignia are tarnished, not fully shown in pics.

Cap is unworn, to my eye.

Opinions appreciated.

[Antiquefrog]

Eagle:

[Antiquefrog]

Tk:

[Antiquefrog]

The underside; not the usual oilcloth.

[Antiquefrog]

A poor pic of visor underside; it is cross-hatched as normal.

[Antiquefrog]

A familiar tag; apologize for scale.

[Antiquefrog]

Reverse of liner insert:

[Antiquefrog]

I must learn how to manage these picture sizes; apologies.

[Arran]

The embossed runes in the lining are slightly different than I'm used to seeing in certain details and proportions, but it does appear to be a beautiful original cap!

[Bob Coleman]

The cap is not just an "Allgemeine" SS cap. From the images, it does look good.

[Rich Moran]

Hmmmm.....if it is an RZM "type" why does it have a satin lining?

Is not the head lining supposed to be oil cloth if with an RZM tag? Why would a tailor boher to put a tag into the hat is one questions, or perhpas th eownere took it in for the satin lining is th eother.

I am going to start by saying I don't know everything about the subject with these.

The NCO visors I have are oil cloth so that's why I am asking and a little more.

This just does not look right to my eyes for some reason that I can't put a finger on. The more I look at this brings questions.

The sweat diamond stiching to me looks like it would not meet RZM spec, especially if this is a hand made piece. If this is an upgrade to the visor, why would the tailor bother to put in the RZM label?Who ever wanted this would have walked into a shop I think to have it done or paid the post tailor.

But looking at the left side top of the diamond stiching and maybe the cut of the diamond, I dunno, maybe it is me too, but to my eye it is not right.

Is the size in pencil 60 something.5?

[LOTHRINGEN]

i have some concerns ...

[BenVK]

This is a quite exceptional Sonderanfertigung "special grade" cap made by August Mueller who was quite a prolific maker of these particular caps. The condition is fantastic and the insignia match the time frame and each other in patina very well.

A great find, well done.

[LOTHRINGEN]

we learn everyday

[Beau Brummel.]

Beautiful Special Order cap as Ben has stated. Congratulations.

Yours, Guy.