Early Grenztruppen Mutze

**HARRY THE MOLE** · 01-13-2020, 12:53 PM

A recent purchase, this nicely shaped grenztruppen officers cap. Manufactured by VEB Perfekt, Berlin in 1962, it has a wire bullion wreath and vulkanfibre peak. The wearer had removed the wire band and given the cap a very nice shape. I get the impression that he was someone who plastered his head in hair tonic, as the leather sweat band is quite dirty - as is the extreme edge of the cap where it meets the sweat band. The whole cap is quite grubby, showing signs of much use. There is a name tag in the cap, but it is barely legible. Click on images (twice) to enlarge.

Cheers,
Steve

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-13-2020 12:53 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Jb4046** · 01-13-2020, 01:15 PM

Looks Pretty cool

**Blitzvogel** · 01-13-2020, 01:19 PM

This is indeed a fantastic example, just the right amount of saltiness! The cap certainly has quite a story to tell...

-Joel

**Rik.S** · 01-23-2020, 10:28 PM

This Schirm is a beauty Steve! It looks so much better then a unissued piece.

Regards, Rik

**TWS** · 01-24-2020, 01:17 AM

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This Schirm is a beauty Steve! It looks so much better then a unissued piece.

Regards, Rik

Agree!

**Watchdog** · 01-24-2020, 01:44 AM

Love it!

I missed this when you posted it but I agree it si a cracking piece of period appearance!

I must say it does seem a little reminiscent of the TR "crusher" style

Regards

Mark