Shemp, nothing wrong with that hat--it is as right as rain!
High-quality wartime hat--most do not realize just how hard it is to find nice condition Transport visors, let alone a high-peaked CW.
Congrats....
“Show me the regulation, and I’ll show you the exception.”
Thank you Chris
Bill
That's a sharp looking cap. Congrats
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
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Nice acquisition Bill. That's a fine CW.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
Thank you Guys
Bill
Nice cap - if only I could read the name. It's a Rittm. (Rittmeister = Major) Hans ??? Would be great to find out more about the former wearer. Perhaps one of the script specialists could help out. A pity that HLP2008 is no longer here, together with some other real experts.
As I had mentioned in the other forum, Hans could have been a former cavalry officer or in a former cavalry unit that kept the tradition of using Rittmeister instead of Hauptmann. 24th Panzer-Division being one example.
Possible sources for research are anyone who has a copy of Ranglisten, NARA, or the professional researchers like Robert McDivitt, among others. If you put in a search on forums these options with more detail will come up, esp. the dedicated subforum on WAF.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
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