Here is a fairly well worn example I have with the same RB Number (albeit faded) with a machined on cockade and
hand sewn eagle...
Bob
And another one by the same maker with all hand applied insignia, which is period applied,
see the way the eagle is sewn on with the cap stitching going over the eagle's wing tips...
Bob
on many caps the cockade is machine-stitched on the bottom of the eagle's swastikas. therefore the eagle was placed sewn before the assembly of the internal sateen
Similar Threads
Bookmarks