KM tropical side cap

[Narcis]

Hi,
Can I have your opinion on this sidecap?
Thank you.
Luc

[real steel]

These are a pain to authenticate. I have seen some of the most experienced hat collectors say "I don't know" on these white summer, tropical caps. Many were French made, so there are various makers & being such a rare item...it's difficult to authenticate.
This one ...the "K" I presume is for Kiel...city of manufacture. Hopefully, someone may give you a more concrete answer
David

[Narcis]

Hi,
I saw this one. Pretty much the same?
Kriegsmarine side hat for tropical battleships crew member - Sommerbordmutze. - Field Caps
So it should be ok?
Luc

[real steel]

Linings look different ?? The one on the link is a sort of course material. The op is not. So I don't know honestly