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WWII GERMAN ARMY MEDICAL OFFICER DRESS HAT -
This is a German army officer's hat. Of green wool construction with a purple piping. The army eagle in metal is applied to
the peak section. Just below are the cockade. The inside of the hat is lined in a brown material. A leather sweatband is stitched all around
the perimeter. A black ink stamp is found inside the hat.
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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.
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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 silver braided cord is used as a chin strap. Each end of the cord is secured via the use of a metal pebbled button on each side of
the hat.
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The inside of the visor has the proper checkered pattern. Slightly damaged.
The crown of the hat has a plastic diamond sewn in place. The words "Beste Deutsche Wertanbett"
all enclosed in an oval. The word "Weisterklasse" is found just beneath.
The name of the doctor is hand-written along the light Brown leather sweat band.
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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