Visor of SS General Friedrich von Eberstein!

[jacquesf]

Mike now that is funny. Would the owner be a molester of hats?

[scotty1418]

I've seen that auction house sell all manner of bad items.

[sutka]

Someone will cry

[istra63]

Ben,
It is the von Eberstein coat of arms.

Yes, its even on his gravestone

[kaliforniakid]

Boxed visor cap named to Waffen SS General Friedrich von Eberstein

HI everyone. I too came across this visor. I called Affiliated Auctions just to ask some questions. When I questioned its origin and authenticity I was told told the visor passed the black light test - appeared to be authentic stitching. I was also told it was authentic decals. I'll be honest I'm pretty good at identifying helmets and such but visors I don't have much experience. Is this just a modern copy/replica they're trying to pawn off as an actual SS General's cap or is it an authentic WWII visor with modern/fake add-ons? Thanks for your help/input everyone.

[David T]

I could be wrong , its been awhile but I seem to recall this stuff being sold by N&T Militaria.

[stonemint]

HI everyone. I too came across this visor. I called Affiliated Auctions just to ask some questions. When I questioned its origin and authenticity I was told told the visor passed the black light test - appeared to be authentic stitching. I was also told it was authentic decals. I'll be honest I'm pretty good at identifying helmets and such but visors I don't have much experience. Is this just a modern copy/replica they're trying to pawn off as an actual SS General's cap or is it an authentic WWII visor with modern/fake add-ons? Thanks for your help/input everyone.

It is a Frankenstein--made up of original and fake parts.

[stonemint]

I could be wrong , its been awhile but I seem to recall this stuff being sold by N&T Militaria.

Wouldn't surprise me--see this thread for more of his wares:


http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ghlight=global

[kaliforniakid]

Thanks for the inpit David and Nec Soli cedit...

Any idea which parts of the visor are in fact real?