EM Heer Bergmutze

[Sammler]

button holes

[billbert]

As Ben stated likely a GREY AREA cap.. my impression is a 3rd reiched pre war or just after war of AUSTRIAN army AUSTRIAN made origins..JMHO Billbert

[Sammler]

detail , the black leather sweatband is torn at the rear seam

[Sammler]

This might show the wool under the flap better?

[Sammler]

As Ben stated likely a GREY AREA cap.. my impression is a 3rd reiched pre war or just after war of AUSTRIAN army AUSTRIAN made origins..JMHO Billbert

A good friend felt this was Austrian manufacture as well.

Thank you

[sander vw]

The cap looks like an orginal late war bergmütze. But are you sure the insignia are original sewn? I have some doubts about it....

Can we have some better close ups please?

[Sammler]

Sander,

I think this may actually fall into a 39-42 category vs late? That is just a guess of course based on its traits and it is not a standard bergmutze. The photgraphs do not seem to pick the actual wear very well but I am happy with it .

Thank you for taking a look.

[sander vw]

Sander,

I think this may actually fall into a 39-42 category vs late? That is just a guess of course based on its traits and it is not a standard bergmutze. The photgraphs do not seem to pick the actual wear very well but I am happy with it .

Thank you for taking a look.

Well, based on the feldgrau material I think the cap was made ca.1942-1943. After that, the standart M43 took place.

[billbert]

To me if you look at foto 3 the cap also exhibits a decidedly AUSTRIAN flavor in its cut,,kinda of a combination of 2 austran army caps 1 with the coffee can looking cap they had and the m42 looking cap with internal foldout front bill ..And I also agree if the material is german in manufacture and color its NOT a pre or very early war year material used in its manufacture..JMHO Billbert

[Sammler]

Thanks for the comments guys, really appreciate your input.