ITEM # 6465

#6465-YOUNG STAHLHELM VISO CAP: Interesting, early 1930’s period example of the uniform visor cap worn by members of Der Jungstahlhelm –the junior branch of this Nationalist Veterans organization. This private purchase example is a "crusher" style of grey toned, field grey wool doeskin having a cap band & piping of grey green wool badgecloth. The front has National and Prussian Kokardes with the pin on sword badge of the Jungstahlhelm. The front is completed by a civil style chincord and visor of black patent leather. The interior has a full lining of purple cotton which never had a diamond and is complete with full sweatband of brown leather. This sweatband has a Stahlhelm acceptance stamping on the reverse. The cap shows use and age, having areas of wear, age toning and a few scattered (but small) moth nips. Condition III+  $425.00