ITEM #10767   

#10767-REICHSPOST VISOR CAP: Fine, wartime example of the service cap worn by personnel of the German National Postal Service (Reichspost). It is produced of dark blue uniform wool having vent grommets at each side (Typical for caps that were worn for daily service)  The cap band is of black velvet and the piping is of bright  orange wool  It has the larger pattern state service eagle in zinc and Reichspost pattern wreath in aluminum finish above a chinstrap of black artificial leather.The interior exhibits typical civil service construction with the upper panel lining in grey rayon and the exposed sides produced of ribbed canvas. It is complete with full sweatband of brown oilcloth (has edge wear) with most of the cello diamond missing. It does retain a stamped acceptance marking that is dated 1942. Shows use with surface wear, age to the leather and some scattered moth nips to the wool piping. Condition II- $385.00