My Luftwaffe Side Cap for review

**Alex W** · 06-06-2014, 04:15 AM

Hello all,

I am putting together a Luftwaffe grouping based on a photo of my grandfather in law. This Luftwaffe Side Cap is the last piece I need which I recently acquired from a reputable dealer. Just wanting to double check its all ok. Any thoughts or comments welcome.

Thanks
Alex

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-06-2014 04:15 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-06-2014, 07:51 AM

Obviously the tunic size stamps pic should not be there.

Looks OK: but I have never seen a national cockade applied with the blue grey wool backing before. Interesting.

Cheers, Ade.

**Jerry B** · 06-06-2014, 07:53 AM

by Adrian Stevenson

Obviously the tunic size stamps pic should not be there.

Cheers, Ade.

Assuming they are not stamped in the cap?

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-06-2014, 08:06 AM

Then I would be worried!

**unimarc** · 06-06-2014, 10:16 AM

Here is mine to compare :-)
Mfg
Marc

**Alex W** · 06-06-2014, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the replies. The stampings are all present in the cap. Adrian, so you're saying the number stampings belong in a tunic and not a cap? That is worrying. I didn't do any research prior to buying this one, as I got it from Lakeside Trader and their items are usually all good. If you guys are saying this one is not right I will have to email Paul.

Alex

**Jerry B** · 06-06-2014, 06:06 PM

by Alex W

Thanks for the replies. The stampings are all present in the cap. Adrian, so you're saying the number stampings belong in a tunic and not a cap? That is worrying. I didn't do any research prior to buying this one, as I got it from Lakeside Trader and their items are usually all good. If you guys are saying this one is not right I will have to email Paul.

Alex

It is certain that the cap should not have tunic size markings in the liner. Odd and it would concern me.

**kirby** · 06-06-2014, 07:00 PM

You could make a lot of caps from a worn uniform or overcoat. Original material in worn condition and original insignia is easy to find. Not saying this is a fake but you could make repos that were almost real.

**Wagriff** · 06-06-2014, 07:11 PM

The grey backing on the cockade is not something I can remember seeing before. With the stamped markings inside from a Tunic, I would not feel good about owning this cap. How does Paul explain this?