55th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1520 lots has ended on 11th June 2023. 83% of all lots sold

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Waffen-SS visor cap for leaders - Pio.Btl.38

Waffen-SS visor cap for leaders - Pio.Btl.38

LOT 67-0048
SOLD
Auction ended        10th June 2023  |  02:31 pm CEST
RESULT
8.100,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 56
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 67-0048
EAN 2000000750811
LOT 67-0048
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000750811
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 56
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 67-0048
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 56
EAN 2000000750811
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Waffen-SS officer's visor cap. Officer's visor caps were typically issued with metal insignia. As Wehrmacht officer's caps, they come with an officer's chin strap. The cap band is typically from black velvet.

This example is named to "W. Käfer" serving with "2./Pi.38 which must refer to SS-Pionier-Abteilung 38.

Both insigna look to be from Cupal and show a matching patina. All prongs in place. 
Chin strap: Officer's chin strap mounted to two buttons which are attached with prongs.

Lining: Fine silk
Celluloid diamond: Intact. Marked "Meisterklasse"
Sweat-band: No damage. Signs of wear. Soft
Cap band: black velvet
Piping: White piping

No moth damage. Normal signs of wear. Rare. 


Condition
2