German Army Visor cap

**Consonecollector** · 03-08-2011, 02:34 AM

Hey guys what do you think about this one?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-08-2011 02:34 AM

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**davejb** · 03-08-2011, 02:42 AM

To me this cap is reminiscent of the Russian caps used during the 70s, the top covering is tight and the amount of rake to the shape appears wrong, but wait for more comments

**Consonecollector** · 03-08-2011, 03:26 AM

Thanks davejb! Now that you said it, I notice that the shape is strange too, but I am looking at the insignias and to the construction at all too (excluding the shape), they look nice, but i am not an expert.
regards

**SteveR** · 03-08-2011, 04:44 AM

It appears to be the early teller form dress cap. I think it is a good cap.
SteveR

**texasuberalles** · 03-08-2011, 06:26 AM

by SteveR

It appears to be the early teller form dress cap. I think it is a good cap.
SteveR

Agree, just an early prewar 'tellermutze' format.

**deadeye** · 03-09-2011, 07:24 PM

are there any markings under the sweatband.

**ObKrieger** · 03-09-2011, 07:52 PM

I agree as well, I think this cap is fine. : )

**S.Vestae** · 03-10-2011, 12:12 PM

original pre war cap

**Consonecollector** · 03-11-2011, 10:09 PM

Thanks everybody for the replies! I would like to buy a one from the war period. So, would you guys mind tell me how could I know if a cap is original and how to tell if it is from the war epoch or befor? I can't find any reference book about visor caps, only about helmets and medals.
regards

**Adrian Stevenson** · 03-11-2011, 10:32 PM

No easy answer to the originality question. Lots of different factors come onto play.

Gary Wilkins book on headgear is a good place to start.

Gary Wilkins : The Collector's Guide To Cloth Third Reich Military Headgear

Cheers, Ade.

PS: That is a nice cap