I have been looking for a well-worn example of a mid-war Heer overseas cap and I think I may have found it. This one shows heavy wear with a lot of worn nap and grime. The wool is a fairly coarse wartime type with a mottled appearance and there are little pieces of recycled fibers or wool waste mixed in. It has been customized by the wearer, the side flaps are sewn in place with a couple of little stitches at the top of each side so they cannot be turned down. The insignia are hand-sewn, the hat is a large size. I am eager to hear any comments on this cap, I am grateful for any opinions.
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Front and inside -
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Grommet outsideComment
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There are very faint traces of former markings in the lining, almost impossible to discern.Comment
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InsigniaComment
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Last photo showing the color and nap difference under the flap. Thanks in advance for feedback.Comment
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Chris,
Cap looks fine to me, a nice Heer M34 side cap.
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cap is original - but what let you think that its a mid war example?Comment
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Thanks for the help on this, I appreciate it. I have examined this carefully and don't believe that this cap ever had a soutache, this would indicate manufacture after mid-1942.Comment
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in that case - yes. Although I have not seen many side caps that never had a soutache. Mostly it was removed.Originally posted by Chris Pittman View Post
Dark green insignia (if original applied) would indicate indeed a pre war cap.Comment
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Of course, I had not even considered the insignia pattern, you are right. The lining material and what remains of the markings, I believe, would fit with an early time frame also. I suppose the heavy wear obscures the traces of the removed soutache.Comment
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