WWII GERMAN ARMY TROPICAL SUN HAT -
the army was under the umbrella of the
Wehrmacht. The army was very active in the North African
region. Troops were under the command of Erwin Rommel under the Afrika Korps.
The hot tropical weather encouraged the equipment designers to produce lightweight headgear that would
protect the soldiers from the sun. Hence the sun hat/helmet was born.
The deign of the hat consists of a
press board and canvis blend.
The hat is tan in color. The rim extends 360 degrees in an effort to provide more protection.
It is covered with dark leather, which covers the wire structure that gives the helmet the right
shape.
The crown displays a device that has four holes to allow for ventilation. A leather chin strap is
added. The example shown here comes with a set of rubber goggles.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German hats. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German hat worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the hats is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
headgear in the collector's market is illustrated.
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each side of the helmet has an aluminum shield that is secured via the use of bendable prongs. One side
displays the army eagle. The other side shows the national colors.
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This hat is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this hat. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the headgear.
If you have an interest is seeing other headgear of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Headgear
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine),
Air Force (Luftwaffe), political and other organizations.
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