WWII GERMAN ARMY OFFICER HAT -
the army was under the umbrella of the
Wehrmacht. The army was instrumental in many of the
early victories enjoyed by the Reich.
The deign of the hat consists of a
wool and cotton blend.
The main body is of grayish/green color. The mid section has a dark green section. A metal eagle and a two
piece cockade are attached.
A braided cord chin strap is secured to the side of the hat via the use of pebbled buttons. Black leather
visor with a checkered pattern on the inner side.
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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a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military
antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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The inside has a brown sweatband with a plastic diamond in the crown section. The name of the manufacturer
is printed in the plastic with gold letters.
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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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