57th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1816 lots has ended on 19th November 2023. 85% of all lots sold

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Luftwaffe flying troops visor cap EM/NCO

Luftwaffe flying troops visor cap EM/NCO

LOT 71-0716
SOLD
Auction ended        18th November 2023  |  08:31 pm CET
RESULT
450,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 55
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 71-0716
EAN 2000000806860
LOT 71-0716
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000806860
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 55
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 71-0716
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 55
EAN 2000000806860
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Luftwaffe visor cap for EM and NCOs. Unlike an officer's cap which was always worn with a silver bullion piping, EM and NCOs had a colored piping that indicated the branch they were serving for. 

Branch: Flying troops. Yellow piping.
Insignia: A zinc cap eagle and wreath badge. All prongs in place.
Chin strap: textbook black strap for EM and NCOs. Correct buttons period time attached.

Lining: Yellow color silk.
Celluloid diamond: in place. minor damage. 

Maker's mark: "Karl Prückl". Very rare!. Size 55 marked.
Sweat-band: clear signs of wear. Some damge.

Some moth damage. Dark patina.


Condition
3+