W.SS Visor Opinions Please

[Karl S.]

Hello All, I picked this up at a flemarket a few months ago. I think its a older well made fake. What do you all think? thanks for your time... Karl

[Karl S.]

ft. view

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[Karl S.]

side view

[Karl S.]

Ever hear of Johann Heppmann?

[Karl S.]

Ever hear of Johann Heppmann? (Berlin maker)

[pimpf]

Well ... I think this one is a reproduction, probably Janke made

[willysproject]

Well ... I think this one is a reproduction, probably Janke made

I agree with Pimpf. It's a Janke

Gerd V

[Bob Coleman]

I also agree that this is a Janke hat. Genuine Waffen SS officer's visor hats are very rare-very rare!!!!!! Branch piped visor caps are 100 times rarer. I hope you did not get stung too badly.

Bob

[Karl S.]

[QUOTE=klaushund]I also agree that this is a Janke hat. Genuine Waffen SS officer's visor hats are very rare-very rare!!!!!! Branch piped visor caps are 100 times rarer. I hope you did not get stung too badly.

Bob No, I only payed $160. I thought for a genuine one that was a good deal Karl

[MGN]

Sorry Karl,
I remember back in the 60's they were making these caps, only thing original they used were real eagles and skulls, something to keep in mind

Michael

[Ian Hulley]

While knowing zilch about the cap itself,I'd say the insignia is the fakes that were in circulation in the mid 70's,often having an orange tint to the back and soft,brittle pins poorly 'sweated' on.

Cheers,Ian.

[Stossgruppe3]

Cap ....

tell me .... with regards to the cap cord.. ? Is it plastic inside the two side adjusters or steel .... ? David

[Karl S.]

cap cord

David, It looks like a brown plastic sleeve ....Karl

[Karl S.]

Thanks everyone for your input, they were very helpful................Karl "IF SOMETHING SEEMS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT USUALLY IS"