Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer Schirmmütze Visor Cap with Embroidered Bullion Insignia in 55cm - Erel Marked 1944 Dated Sweatband French & Indian War the original date (17) stamp

the original date (17) stamp is still retained on the spine of the blade

Two chin straps

held on with the correct white stitching

just Knight chess piece

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer Schirmmütze Visor Cap with Embroidered Bullion Insignia in 55cm - Erel Marked 1944 Dated Sweatband French & Indian War the original date (17) stampOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Luftwaffe Officer's Schirmmtze Visor Cap, marked on the sweatband by the very desirable EREL company, a top class maker of headwear during the war. It features desirable early pattern bullion embroidered insignia, and shows signs of moderate age and use wear, but no abuse, giving it a pleasing lightly aged look. It has the classic crusher cap "saddle form" appearance which we all love, with the standard