Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer White Summer Weight Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by Holters with Bullion Insignia in Travel Case 17th Century The old flag is darker

The old flag is darker red (RGB #b12d3d) and the post-WW2 modified version is brighter red (RGB #bd0029)

One of the criteria was that every paratrooper had to be at least 6-feet tall

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It was reconstituted as the 3rd Panzergrenadier Division in March

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer White Summer Weight Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by Holters with Bullion Insignia in Travel Case 17th Century The old flag is darkerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely condition Luftwaffe Officer's Schirmmtze Visor Cap, which has been fitted with a lightweight white summer crown. The design of this cap is very similar to a naval "combination cap", and allows different crowns to be installed depending on the time of year. The white crown is "whipcord woven" light canvas, while the actual lining of the cap is permanently attached to the liner band, and is lightweight