Heer Infanterie EM/NCO isor for opinions please

[tgn]

The hat looks 100% original to me, probably un-issued. Even the eagle and wreath combination looks good. Note that this hat has the later dark green band, not the very early pea-green one. I think this is a transition piece between the very early one, with first type insignia, and the later one with the 2nd style insignia.

Tom

[CWP]

Can you tell me if the exposed stitching extends to lower and upper piping on the band and does it show completely around the piping or just what is shown?

There is exposed stitching above and below the band. It does not show completely around the hat but is hidden behind the piping along most of its length. On the top of the band the exposed stitching is mostly visible in front. Below the band the stitching is visible mostly in the rear. Thoughts on this?

[SgtB]

There is exposed stitching above and below the band. It does not show completely around the hat but is hidden behind the piping along most of its length. On the top of the band the exposed stitching is mostly visible in front. Below the band the stitching is visible mostly in the rear. Thoughts on this?

Don't worry about it.