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02-09-2017 01:20 AM
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The damage on said cap is very minor. I would leave it alone, frankly, or risk doing more damage.
Or, find an unused Ortsgruppe cap.
The lacquer is fragile, as it is old and the vulcan fiber can likely be re shaped, but at the cost of the lacquer finish.
Last edited by Friedrich-Berthold; 02-09-2017 at 02:54 AM.
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Thank you for chiming in, FB. Yes, the damage is not really all that apparent (especially from that angle) and now that you mention it it's obvious it might have been stored somewhat awkwardly over the years as there are many very fine breaks in the lacquer exactly where it's bent out of shape. The following photo probably illustrates the issue a bit better... it just makes the whole thing look unnecessarily awkward but if it will no doubt damage the visor I'll probably leave it alone....
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There are real professionals here, mind you, but the lacquer on these declines all of its own accord, especially if it is not well done to begin with, which is generally
the case with these caps of maximum production at the height of the regime and then in the wake of the Four Year Plan.
I can write you a song about it.
I prefer the early form I and form II caps with the leather peaks, as they wear their age with more grace in a certain manner.
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You are entirely correct, of course. I, also, am not a chaser of "mint" or similar condition items--- to the contrary, I'd rather see age and usage than an unused depot piece (although each do have their charms, I recognize this).
But, nevertheless, in some cases I see issues like this that are minor yet marring to display... I don't know... I certainly agree, it's not a bad hat by any means... it's got some known history to it as well as it came back to the US with a whole pile of other political appendages and related items. I got the hat and a humble NSDAP kampfbinde out of the lot.
I think I'll put it on hold for now but I think I'll reshape the liner band at least, which I do not think would be a problem with regards to possible damage being inflicted. Thanks again for sharing you knowledge and thoughts on the matter --- it is appreciated as always!
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Depending on the angle it's quite nice looking, the only "damage" per se would be the moths having dined on their favourite blue piping...
As an aside; would you happen to know who maker # 104 was?
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You can fix the piping with the right wool textile, which is possible. It is a nice cap. You can be happy with it.
The blue piping is a complete moth magnet.
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