ss flat hat

[Panzer 3]

Hi,
I have seen side caps like this before that have been used by farmers ect
after the war. they mostly end up in this condition through use or just thrown in a barn. But i must say phil does like looking for a fake.
dave.

[Dimas]

The difference in KM and SS- SS has a piping

[Panzer 3]

You are right Phil, O.R,s cap were plain. no piping.
dave.

[Dimas]

I mean the piping which is made in the same cloth as the base, not a silver one

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Phil, I think you will find Dimas is refering to the seams. They are heavily constructed on SS caps and take on a piped type appearance.

Note the seams to the crown on my SS feldmutze.

The Luftwaffe Fliegermutze is made in a similar way too.

Cheers, Ade.

[Dimas]

Thanks Ade for translation of my words

[Dimas]

Ade, the cloth type used on your cap is a bit different from a standard? I think I have one M 42 SS tunic, similar by material...

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Phil, here you go. I have shown the cap on the forum elsewhere with some more views.

Hi Dimas, the cloth is very faded and worn down from wear. You can see a better look here with the side flap folded down.

Cheers, Ade.

[John Brandon]

Ade
That is a nice example

Thanks

[Dimas]

Nice one, Ade, byt what did you think about the soutache, originally factory placement? I think the cap is mid war production or I'am wrong