Hermann Goring Visor

[stonemint]

A recent pick-up for me--a visor for an EM/NCO of the Hermann Goring Division.
Although unmarked, this one is actually made by Schellenberg of Berlin. The distributor is Carl Derwig, also of Berlin (there are many Derwig repros on Ebay--this is not one of them).

What makes this visor somewhat rare is that most HG division hats you see are contract caps (the ones with the Lieferjahr stamp), while this one is private purchase.

This is a wartime cap, in that it has a 1-piece visor, with the typical Schellenberg Presstoff sweatband, with their characteristic perforation pattern.

Hat shows only minimal use, and most assuredly was a walking-out visor. Only one small spot of mothing on the bottom wool trim (which is an Eskimo wool, as compared to the quality Trikot blaugrau of the body).

Hope you all like it as much as I do:

[Gunny Hartmann]

That's in fantastic condition, I've been to Bahnhof Friedrichstr many times and i don't think this hat maker is still there

[Larry C]

Pristine condition!! your photography brings the colors to the front. Very nice Larry

[stonemint]

Thanks, guys. A few more pics. The wool felt behind the sweatband is characteristic of most Schellenbergs.

[dan d]

Sweet Jesus she sure is pretty!!!! Vey nice pickup Stoney.

[KradSpam]

Nice cap mate I could see myself getting into these a little bit, if I can ever tear myself away from the steel pots.

I came in here expecting to see a bad fake of Hermann's own extravagant headwear

[kylesbullets]

Nice cap mate I could see myself getting into these a little bit, if I can ever tear myself away from the steel pots.

I came in here expecting to see a bad fake of Hermann's own extravagant headwear

Take a break from them when you get an SS
It's a shame this isn't in a museum

[stonemint]

Thanks for the kind comments. Here is nice pic of one of these hats in wear:

[FJ5 chally]

Wunderbar!!!!

[Koguryo9]

I love the shape of this cap, congrats Chris!