general's sidecap

[siton12]

Hi All
Opinons on this shall be appreciated
Thank you
Notis

[siton12]

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[siton12]

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[steiner99]

For me clearly an put together cap from an EM/NCO sidecap.

[SgtB]

For me clearly an put together cap from an EM/NCO sidecap.

I can't be sure because the pictures SUCK!

Many Generals, Manteuffel for example, wore upgraded enlisted uniforms, so that in itself can not be a measure of originality.

[Robert Shoaf]

I would expect a general's cap to be made of high quality wool or wool blend ribbed twill, not this enlisted grade wool blend.
Thus, I have serious doubts.

Bob Shoaf

[steiner99]

I can't be sure because the pictures SUCK!

Many Generals, Manteuffel for example, wore upgraded enlisted uniforms, so that in itself can not be a measure of originality.

I did not say it's a repro!
It's put together from original parts, but who knows when.
However the owner must be happy with it.
I would not have that sidecap in my collection.

[praubal]

I would expect a general's cap to be made of high quality wool or wool blend ribbed twill, not this enlisted grade wool blend.
Thus, I have serious doubts.

Bob Shoaf

I dont agree.....its like saying every General had a Mercedes staff car...but in reality was probably an old kubelwagen.

Manteuffel and others often wore o/r uniform items.

[GAMS1]

I've already seen EM upgraded pieces of uniform for General ?
I know of a nicely worn upgraded EM M40 jacket coming directly from the family ? with the AA Schirmmütze having a metal KM small sailor's cap
eagle on it ? Not even a RW early small one !
Proofs of wear with the family pictures album, of course ...
Nick

[SgtB]

I did not say it's a repro!
It's put together from original parts, but who knows when.
However the owner must be happy with it.
I would not have that sidecap in my collection.

I didn't say that you said it was a repro. But I do stand behind my entire statement. I agree that "who knows when" is the question here. And that is why I would have to see much better photos. I believe the key may be in the attachment of the partial sweatband, as that was certainly added to the cap when it was up-graded to General rang.