German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap

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SKU: 20.GOR.01.01.04.01.003.000

Estimated market value:

$650 USD

  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Profile
  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Front
  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Left Side
  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Right Side
  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Back
  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Top
  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Interior
  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Insignia Detail
  • German Army NCO/EM's Mountain Cap Edelweiss Detail

Estimated market value:

$650 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Wool/Artificial Silk

Physical Description and Item Details


Field-gray wool exterior body. The insignia is a factory machine sewn "T" design National eagle and cockade, common among the Gebirgsjäger units (with a metal Gebirgsjäger edelweiss sewn on the left side of the cap). The two side fold-down panels are fastened at the front by two pebbled silvery-gray magnetic buttons. The exterior is in very fine condition, showing moderate wear, soiling, but is free of mothing or major imperfections. The interior of the cap features dark tan artificial silk lining, without any visible markings. It is a fairly large size (57?) and in overall very fine condition.

History


The Mountain Cap was worn by mountain, Jäger, and ski units, distinguishable by their respective cap insignia (see Headgear Insignia). It developed into an elite unit status symbol.

The cap was made of field-grey cloth with a cloth visor. The ear flaps were secured by two buttons, which were field-grey for enlisted men and NCOs, and silver-coloured and pebbled for Officers.

Silver-coloured (for ranks below General) and gold-coloured (for General ranks) piping was introduced on October 3, 1942.

The insignia, the red, white, and black cockade with the wreath of oak leaves and the national eagle, were embroidered, which included silver-coloured wire for Officers.

The Mountain Cap was discontinued with the introduction of the Visored Field Cap M43 on June 11, 1943.

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