General Waffen SS visor

[ferdinandmax]

Never boring but it is getting a bit wearing authenticating all of these hats for this collector.

From what I've read, he's been collecting for 30 years or more. He really should be teaching us a thing or two rather than the other way around.

hello BenVk no 30, 45 years regards sergio

[BenVK]

I'm sorry, 45 years!

Did you understand my point though? with 45 years of experience, you should really be telling us what is authentic or not and so far, you have failed, sorry.

[ferdinandmax]

This is another caps in my possession here is the inside, I'm sorry it's taken a lot

[ferdinandmax]

zszszszx

[Obergruppen2]

I'm sorry, 45 years!

Did you understand my point though? with 45 years of experience, you should really be telling us what is authentic or not and so far, you have failed, sorry.

Maybe he didn't post all that headgear in order to preach others but just so we can see his collection and i do not think he failed a bit but the one who posts such comments !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BenVK]

Maybe I spoke out of turn. I'm just trying to help Sergio to help himself e.g post better photos etc but it's been a hugely frustrating experience.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=556379&page=4

[Obergruppen2]

Maybe I spoke out of turn. I'm just trying to help Sergio to help himself e.g post better photos etc but it's been a hugely frustrating experience.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=556379&page=4

Ben, i respect you and your knowledge a lot, you have helped many collectors here and at other forums and not every collector can hand out his knowledge & experience as you do

[Vet44]

The cap shape looks like a Kaps Visor.
the sweatband and liner looks well but it looks as if the silver piping in the selected area in a strong upward curved runs.
Possible that there is an optical deception !!
Better images of the capband area inside and outside would be help.
I think the General Kaps has a good chance.

Cheers Andi

[ferdinandmax]

I'm sorry, 45 years!

Did you understand my point though? with 45 years of experience, you should really be telling us what is authentic or not and so far, you have failed, sorry.

you only have the years wrong, there are problems? I have not spoken of experience
you are an expert, but do not know an original Kaps? regards sergio

[ferdinandmax]

zszszsx

[ferdinandmax]

zszszszc

[Arran]

I can see impressions (lines) on the backside of the sweatband that SHOULD correspond to the lining attachment threads, but don't- not a good sign IMO!

[stonemint]

Agreed--the sweatband underside reflects the common stitch method for Kaps, but alas, the threads do not.

This is the common Kaps stitch method--note the "mirror" of the stitching in the sweatband:

[Arran]

That's a great example above of what it should look like!

[stonemint]

I will add one qualifier--it is possible that the cork (and thread attachments) were removed.