I was researching Waffen-SS overseas caps in the tropical motif, and found this thread:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ropical+ss+cap
According to this thread the Waffen-SS never wore a tropical colored over seas caps, yet in another thread I believe that Bob aknowledged an original that was featured in the book "Headgear of Hitlers Germany Vol 2". He attributed the hat to an American doctor who was tasked with finding clothes for inmates of the camps. The Moderator of the thread stated that Waffen-SS did wear the tropical side cap, but from Luftwaffe stock, not made exclusivly for SS. The cap featured in the thread is from Kit Wilsons book (I have heard good and bad on some pieces shown). Here is the thread with Bob's comments:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ht=ss+tropical
I am in the process of aquiring one from a well known collector, and want to ensure that these hats were worn, or at least made for Waffen-SS troops in tropical climates. The cap I am purchasing does not have a pink liner, it is a tropical color, and is not stamped SS-BW. Once I get the cap for inspection I can post some photos, but until then any period photos, or regualtions for wear of this item?
Thanks.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ropical+ss+cap
According to this thread the Waffen-SS never wore a tropical colored over seas caps, yet in another thread I believe that Bob aknowledged an original that was featured in the book "Headgear of Hitlers Germany Vol 2". He attributed the hat to an American doctor who was tasked with finding clothes for inmates of the camps. The Moderator of the thread stated that Waffen-SS did wear the tropical side cap, but from Luftwaffe stock, not made exclusivly for SS. The cap featured in the thread is from Kit Wilsons book (I have heard good and bad on some pieces shown). Here is the thread with Bob's comments:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ht=ss+tropical
I am in the process of aquiring one from a well known collector, and want to ensure that these hats were worn, or at least made for Waffen-SS troops in tropical climates. The cap I am purchasing does not have a pink liner, it is a tropical color, and is not stamped SS-BW. Once I get the cap for inspection I can post some photos, but until then any period photos, or regualtions for wear of this item?
Thanks.
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