Crusher --- what branch or organisation???

[Kurt]

I received this interesting crusher today which clearly is a pre 1945 (probably even much earler) product. It does have all the caracteristics of a true alter Art Knautschmütze (even a buckram pasteboard) & this is the second crusher I have encountered that even still has the metal spring inside.

At first I thought it was a Reichsmarine/Kriegsmarine field grey crusher but then it would have one more piping and probably Navy buttons. Another option would be Forestry. Does anyone have a clue?

Thanks... Kurt

[Kurt]

Buckram pasteboard

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Metal spring

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[jacquesf]

Kurt, I would guess some early Reichsheer cap,based on the color of the capband, the leather peak and the fabric of the capbody. Jacques

[besslein]

Kurt, I would guess some early Reichsheer cap,based on the color of the capband, the leather peak and the fabric of the capbody. Jacques

thats my guess too.

[Johnny R]

I think it is a provisional RH officers cap, these were based on the M1917 universal officers cap. They had piping matching the cap band and no waffenfarbe etc. just badge cloth.

[BenVK]

That's a great cap.

[pauke]

hat

Possibly Stahlhelm.

[Johnny R]

Here it is with period insignia on it. IMO it is a variation of the Universal cap for RH officers. I do not think it is Stahlhelm. It is very early.

[Kurt]

Here it is with period insignia on it. IMO it is a variation of the Universal cap for RH officers. I do not think it is Stahlhelm. It is very early.

John,

Well done I'm glad it arrived safely.

Kurt

[Johnny R]

John,

Well done I'm glad it arrived safely.

Kurt

Thanks, the paint on the top Kokade is missing. Daddy wants a Saxon example