Luftwaffe General Visor

[Godzilla22]

Hey I was wondering about a Luftwaffe General visor that is for auction. Any feedback would much appreciated.

Thanks,
Austin

Link at bottom for photos

https://www.emedals.com/europe/germa...al-s-visor-cap

[ErWeSa]

Hi Austin,
you've already had some opinions in your other thread. I can only agree (after having had a look at the photos in the link) that these photos are not very revealing. The peculiar shape of the crown could be due to a damaged stiffener of the front seam, but what I (and I suppose the specialists) would need are detailed under hood shots e. g. of the reverse of the peak, etc. etc.
From the pictures the seller offers it is (at least for me) not possible to give a final verdict. I miss for example the size of this cap (have a look at the sweatband the ends of which don't quite meet at the back - either this is a very big size or there is something wrong) etc.

[MAP]

The description and better photos.

I will leave the authentication to others but what strikes me as odd...why would a General have a cap with such a simple interior. I would assume they would not be buying contract caps and would expect to see a makers logo.

An extremely fine quality Luftwaffe General’s visor cap, constructed of Luftwaffe-gray cap tricot (Mützen Trikot), with a fine twill weave (Körperbindung) pattern of parallel running ribs. The cap has a traditional high peak with extremely fine quality gilt aluminum bullion twisted piping along the crown of the cap, as well as above and below the cap band. The cap band itself is constructed of black woven strands in a ribbed formation. The insignia of the cap consists of an extremely fine quality bullion Luftwaffe eagle, and matching bullion winged oak wreath and tri-colour cockade. The eagle is constructed of flat, twisted, and rolled gilt aluminum bullion hand embroidery in the shape of a traditional flying Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika. The cockade is equally constructed of flat, twisted and rolled gilt aluminum bullion hand embroidery in the shape of a triple winged oak wreath with a tri-colour cockade, and remains firmly attached to the front of the cap. The visor is constructed of thin vulkanfibre, with a leather trimmed ridge along the brim. It is lacquered with a glossy black finish on the obverse with a green lacquered and checkered underside. The chin cord is constructed of gilt aluminum bullion, and consists of a main cord crafted of multiple thick strands of twisted bullion cords, as well as two sliders constructed of four strands of thin twisted bullion cord, and is attached to either side of the cap via a gilded pebbled metal (magnetic) button. The interior of the cap is lined with a mouse-gray coloured liner, with an unmarked celluloid maker’s diamond stitched into the centre of the interior. On the edge of the cap is a tan-coloured faux leather sweatband. The cap measures 273 mm (l) x 250 mm (w) x 156 mm (h). A gently worn example, displaying nearly no signs of wear besides a slightly soiled sweat band. I overall better than extremely fine condition.

[stonemint]

I would pass on this cap--there are a lot of issues with it from these photos alone (to include a lack of overhang/padding and resewn insignia).

[Bob Lyons]

I would pass on this cap--there are a lot of issues with it from these photos alone (to include a lack of overhang/padding and resewn insignia).

Very good advice from the master, and worth heeding Austin.....

-Bob