ss overseas cap, help needed

[jayjay198666]

Hi, I am looking to purchase a SS overseas cap in the coming months, have been reading up and researching to find a original and a fair priced one, I found a couple of salty ones on Hannahs Reich, but they seem to have been on the site a long time and wondered why, many thanks to all.

[Panzergrenadiere71]

Post the pics and you'll get an answer.

[jayjay198666]

some pictures

[jayjay198666]

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[Mainemilitaria]

Because of the condition- "Salty" isn't the word and the insignia appear resewn/reattached....unless this was very cheap (and they aren't) most collectors wouldn't bother.... (H.R.'s site is excellent...but also TOP DOLLAR!)

Doesn't have to be mint....but paying more for a better example would be worth the investment.... IMO.
John G.
Collector since 1958.

[jayjay198666]

another cap

[Zauberflöte]

Because of the condition- "Salty" isn't the word and the insignia appear resewn/reattached....unless this was very cheap (and they aren't) most collectors wouldn't bother.... (H.R.'s site is excellent...but also TOP DOLLAR!)

Doesn't have to be mint....but paying more for a better example would be worth the investment.... IMO.
John G.
Collector since 1958.

I do not necessarily agree. All damage on this cap appears to be of honest wear (and not caused by moth etc). Insignia suffered a lot when the cap was f.e. worn underneath the helmet and if the insignia on this cap are originally attached (and they very well could be) then you have your self a very nice piece of salty history IMO. Of course the price could be a separate matter.

another cap

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[jayjay198666]

hi, can anyone recommend any good ss headgear dealers, and these SS overseas seem to make high prices.

[Mainemilitaria]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....John G.

[Panzergrenadiere71]

Both are good IMO.About the prices,SS stuff is usually expensive.

[Panther]

Just a view on how I approach things generally

I always look at an item as a buyer and a seller when something is on offer. Both from a price and a condition perspective.

So I always try to consider how attractive an item would be to a potential buyer in future and whether I will at least be able to break even when I sell it. There is a time for everything in this life.

In the main this works well but sometimes I have to compromise on condition or price to get that elusive piece.

This isn't an easy hobby for sure. I've also been looking for a nice overseas cap for some time but haven't found 'the one' that's for me yet :-(

Persevere and keep looking....it will come in time.

Best Regards to all

P

[jayjay198666]

Yes they seem hard to find, I wont a worn one, to be value does not bother me too much. I like the history behind a item.

[Ludwig]

A soldier showing up at roll call with insignias in that condition would surely get his ass busted!!!

I do not necessarily agree. All damage on this cap appears to be of honest wear (and not caused by moth etc). Insignia suffered a lot when the cap was f.e. worn underneath the helmet and if the insignia on this cap are originally attached (and they very well could be) then you have your self a very nice piece of salty history IMO. Of course the price could be a separate matter.



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[jayjay198666]

Was the wear to the insignia from wearing under a helmet

[jayjay198666]

ay more opinions on these 2 caps