schirmmutze for Flieger or Fallschirmjäger

[stuka f]

Hey guy's,
thise cap came up out of the blue, when talking militaria at the pub!!!
The guy is asking 500 euro for the cap and a type 2 AK pith helmet (JHS type).
I am valuing the Ak helmet around 300 euro, but what about the cap.
It looks good for me at first sight , but the stiches marks at the bottom edge of the visor worries me.
I hope you are able to see them, these are the only pics I was able to take with my phone.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Kris, it is fine, just missing the leather trim from the edge of the visor, hence the stitch marks.

Cheers, Ade.

[talltom]

very nice cap kris
ade i see you have risen thought the ranks again now you are a jewel

tom

[stuka f]

Ok, thanks Ade.
Looking at the general condition of the cap ( a well used and personalized cap) I was thinking some one removed that visor edge , one normaly finds on those caps.
I need to phone thise guy early in the morning to make the deal hapen!!!
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[stuka f]

....
ade i see you have risen thought the ranks again now you are a jewel

tom

He did !!
With nearly 17.000 postings!
Outstanding!
cheers
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[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Kris, the cap is very similar to one of mine.

The ranks thing makes me blush.

Cheers, Ade.

[stuka f]

I like yours !
However the one I showed as something "salty" with out being one!

[talltom]

ade having seen all these old theads come up (thanks to mike) have you ever shown your entire collection in one thread because i personally would think it amazing

tom

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Tom, no, never showed it all. There is more to come.

Cheers, Ade.

[BenVK]

Looks authentic but to be honest, not very desirable.
I hate to say it but most people in this hobby are looking for original items but also not to invest in a dud that will be very hard work to sell in the future so price is key.