Nazi Cavalry Visor Hat with Unusual Badge - is it real?

[John W. Krueger]

I would sincerely appreciate any opinions as to the authenticity of this hat and identification of the unusual brass badge attached to it. Thanks, John

[John W. Krueger]

Additional photos

[John W. Krueger]

Another photo

[jacquesf]

These nutsy caps are somehing else. J

[stonemint]

Yup, old fake. A number of high-end fakes were made using this " Rekord " logo.

[Ian Hulley]

identification of the unusual brass badge attached to it.

The 'Dragonadler' tradition badge worn by the regimental staff, 2 and 4 squadrons of Reiter-Regiment 6, the 3rd Motor-cycle battalion and all units of the 3rd Cavalry Division (1944-5)

'German Army Uniforms and Insignia 1933-1945' (Page 88 Plate 159) Brian L. Davis

Cheers, Ian.

[John W. Krueger]

I thank all who have helped me with this hat.

[Tim O'Keefe]

Here is an original Cav badge in use in Afrika in the 3rd Recon Bn....
Taken from the "Any DAK items" thread.

[stonemint]

Here is the twin of this visor: