Ss generals visor

[The Red Baron]

WOW!!!! Unbelievable find......

[NickG]

The eagle seems to have been tacked on with a few loops of thread, as seen from the inside. The pin holes from the original SS eagle can be clearly seen on the inside lining...

Indeed! What a score! WOW! A keeper for life I would imagine! Congrats!

[norge]

Wow! Some are lucky! Congrats a lot.
Cheers
Gisle

[Richard P]

John,

After seeing the torn sweatband, I think I'd be moving it on about now. Ha ha...congrats again!

Richard

[Glenn McInnes]

Are these threads matching? Is the entire lining sewn with this thread or is it just a repair in the front?









Glenn

[wewelsburg]

I can tell right now just by looking those threads are different,width and shade of color.

[john mack]

Threads

Thanks guys , i will put a 10x on the thread later and see what it looks like .I will also post the holster as well .

[Koguryo9]

Whether it is "Luftwaffen SS" or not, this is an awesome cap, a lot of characters! Congrats John!

[john mack]

Eagle

Can anyone Tell me if this is a Luft para smock eagle or tunic eagle ? Also why would a generals visor not have a metal insignia or bullion ? I am leaning towards the vet putting it on .

[NickG]

Standard Luftwaffe breast eagle on blue/gray backed wool... Unfortunately not an exotic smock eagle.
To finish this General's cap it will need a matching set of metal SS insignia of the highest quality!

[Arran]

John, this is a standard Enlisted Man's wool tunic eagle. There is a close to zero chance that it was on the cap prior to 1945. It will look awesome with the eagle you have shown. Because the original holes exist in the lining for the skull and the eagle, you should ensure that the replacements also pass through these holes...

[Richard P]

I'm referring to the thread question, don't forget in photographs, things closer to the lens appear larger. The eagle thread may actually be smaller anyway since it was most likely post war added to fill the space.

John, email SayleF if there is a clear imprint of the skull, he can usually tell you the maker by the outline. Then match the eagle to it if you want.

Richard

[Jack D.]

Restoring it is easy, Leaving it as "Vet aquired" is the rub.
The way this cap was found is integral to it's provenance.
Any way you look at it, "It's only a Waffen SS general's visor"

Jack

[wewelsburg]

Ive never heard of an SS Luft visor,is there a photo of one in wear?Ive seen them with Heer eagles.

[Obersalzberg]

Just rip that abomination off.... Even if a dumb vet stitched it on!