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    #1

    EStand LW "crusher"

    The Luftwaffe flight/para enlisted visor cap on the EStand is described as a "crusher", with a rare leather peak.
    I must respectfully disagree, as leather peaked LW caps are not that rare; I have a cap similiar to that on the EStand, made by Gebr. Alm. The same dealer I purchased it from had it's cousin, a Signals visor, as well.
    Thus, the asking price is too high, IMHO.

    Bob Shoaf
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    luft cap

    It is what it is. The guy can ask whatever he wants for the cap. Looks like an original cap to me.

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      #3
      Your cap's leather peak is bendable, like a true crusher? If so, what do you think the cap in question's value is? I know I wouldn't sell my enlisted yellow piped crusher for $1500. Rather low in my opinion.
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        #4
        Originally posted by Gene View Post
        Your cap's leather peak is bendable, like a true crusher? If so, what do you think the cap in question's value is? I know I wouldn't sell my enlisted yellow piped crusher for $1500. Rather low in my opinion.
        My cap's peak is bendable, but I would not attempt to fold it like a true crusher. Were there actually true Luftwaffe "crushers" like the alter art caps of the Heer? I have seen photos of officer's caps altered to somewhat of a "crusher" state, but not enlisted visor caps.
        Any confirming information would be appreciated.

        Bob Shoaf

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          #5
          Yes, real crushers where the visor bends/rolls up. I have one and posted it, they are extremely rare in my experience.

          http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...fe#post3926424
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            #6
            Not trying to be difficult, or obtuse, but I am still not convinced that a true LW enlisted "crusher" cap has been shown so far.
            The peak on my cap is pretty bendable, but I would not attempt to bend the entire cap in half, like a true crusher of the Heer.
            Could I just also describe my cap as a crusher? It does still retain the shaping rod in the crown, unlike yours, but that's easily removed.
            Also, the Luftwaffe caps retain their rather stiff leather chinstraps, and metal insignia, again, unlike Heer alter art examples.

            Bob Shoaf

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              #7
              Crusher or not, it is a very rare cap with the leather visor:


              http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ght=LW+crusher
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                #8
                I guess we don't agree on what a crusher is then; mine can be rolled up and put into a thigh pocket on a pilot's Kanalhosen. Seems pretty simple to me.
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                  #9
                  Posting this for Bob Shoaf.
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                    #10
                    Many thanks to Karl for the posting, and the original photos. The cap is my leather peaked LW flight/ para cap.
                    Is this a rare cap, as I paid the more or less going rate for a "regular" cap?

                    Bob Shoaf

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                      #11
                      You paid the right price for it - yours is a 'regular cap', though it's a nice early one and a good size.

                      Originally posted by Robert Shoaf View Post
                      I paid the more or less going rate for a "regular" cap?

                      Bob Shoaf

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                        #12
                        Why do people insist on referring to the visor or bill as the peak?

                        rhe peak is the top of the cap.

                        The visor or bill is the leather or plastic deal that one grabs and shades the eys.

                        Don't hurt to use correct terminology.
                        MLP

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                          #13
                          Hmmm

                          The "bill" is the peak and the "peaK" Is the crown IMO

                          Number 6--------------------


                          peak [piːk]
                          n 1. a pointed end, edge, or projection the peak of a roof
                          2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the pointed summit of a mountain
                          3. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a mountain with a pointed summit
                          4. the point of greatest development, strength, etc. the peak of his career
                          5. (Physics / General Physics) a. a sharp increase in a physical quantity followed by a sharp decrease a voltage peak
                          b. the maximum value of this quantity
                          c. (as modifier) peak voltage

                          6. (Clothing & Fashion) Also called visor a projecting piece on the front of some caps
                          7. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Hairdressing & Grooming) a. See widow's peak
                          b. the pointed end of a beard

                          8. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical a. the extreme forward (forepeak) or aft (afterpeak) part of the hull
                          b. (of a fore-and-aft quadrilateral sail) the after uppermost corner
                          c. the after end of a gaff

                          <TABLE class=wikitable><TBODY><TR><TD>Peaked cap</TD><TD>A military style cap with a flat sloping crown, band and peak (also called a visor). It is used by many militaries of the world as well as law enforcement, as well as some people in service professions who wear uniforms</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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