Schellenberg Schirmmütze, Offizier der Pioniertruppe

[DerFunker]

Hi, all! I just picked up this snazzy new visor I'd like to share. It's a very nice Schellenberg that appears unworn, and is in wonderful condition.

This one has black piping for a Pioneer officer, and a nicely embroidered eagle and wreath.

As far of my knowledge of Schellenberg caps go (and that's not very far) I believe some of the features on this cap, such as the all-black visor and the light-tan sweatband, combined with the rougher grade of wool, would probably date this as a late war (1944-45) cap. Someone with more knowledge please correct me if I'm wrong.

I bought this one to go with a late-war Pioneer officer feldbluse - photos of the full mannequin to be posted soon.

Thanks for having a look!

-DF

[stonemint]

DF, nice score--you are correct on the era of the cap, but even then, the quality stands out--congrats....

[MAP]

Beautiful visor. Nice find!

[Nmilitaria]

Yep, that's a nice visor!

[DerFunker]

DF, nice score--you are correct on the era of the cap, but even then, the quality stands out--congrats....

Thank you! I've only handled a few of these Schellenberg caps, but even the late-war examples are often high quality. Schelly really did produce a quality cap all the way until the end!

Beautiful visor. Nice find!

Thanks for having a look! I've been looking for a nice visor with both embroidered wreath and eagle, and this one fits the bill perfectly!

Yep, that's a nice visor!

Thanks! It'll look great paired with my Pionier field blouse. Pics soon!

-DF

[SHEMP H]

Nice Schelly DF, and a Pioneer to boot. congrats

[TWS]

Super nice Schelly. Nearly pristine. Congrats!

Yes, the features you listed point to late war.

[DerFunker]

Nice Schelly DF, and a Pioneer to boot. congrats

Thanks, Bill! I've always liked Pionier caps and tunics - black piping makes any uniform look cool.

Super nice Schelly. Nearly pristine. Congrats!

Yes, the features you listed point to late war.

Thanks for having a look, Todd. I've been looking for a "true" officer's visor, complete with embroidery, to go with a late war tunic for the longest time. This matches the look and condition of the field blouse perfectly, so I'm excited to finally put the mannequin together!