Different sections of The military and public sector distinguished their hats by varying the shape and materials
of construction. However, there were more subtle changes such as the color of the piping. the type of hat
eagle, the type of chin strap, color of mid section and type of cockade.
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The inside of the visor of the German helmet comes in two basic types. One is checkered and the other is smooth.
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The soft hat construction had almost the same properties as other hats but everything was made of cloth. Things
such as piping, hat eagles and cockades were present. These hats are normally associated with use in the field.
Their cloth construction made them very flexible and could be put away in a pocket easily.
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The chin strap of the hat is attached to the side of the mid body by using different types of fasteners.
The photo on the left shows a pebbled button in use. The opposite photo shows a plain metal button.
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