Bob Lyons

It's out of the box, will post a new thread with some photos. Bob

Thanks very much Jan Arne, it is kinda addictive though! This is the first light green piped visor that I have physically seen in the flesh, I don't think there would be too many here in Australia. (I am still at work for another 20 minutes, so am almost there for my new parcel....) Bob

Hi Bill Classic Erel, thanks for showing us. I did get your PM too, hope you received my reply. I notice the insignia on yours has got a touch of the dreaded 'bullion corosion' in it, is there a way to get rid of this at all, to your knowledge ??? I have had a couple of caps over the years that have had a touch of it on the insignia, and have been too scared to attempt to remove it. Bob

Thanks for the comments Paul and Scott, I thought maybe the black piped bad boy had scared scared any comments off! Yes I am very happy with this one, I have only ever seen a couple of them for sale over the years, and this is a beauty. I really admire what Gene has done with his collection, and he has inspired me to try and get a reasonable set of Luftwaffe visors together. (I think I will leave the uniforms to Gene, Scott and Paul ). Regarding the prongs Scott, I have only encountered the round type, Gene (or Jos) would be the guys who would be better qualified to answer that one, I wouldn't be surprised if they exist. I am currently at work doing a day overtime, and my wife has to go to the Post Office to pick up a parcel with another Luftwaffe visor cap in it, how does rose-pink piping sound, I am looking forward to getting home and getting into that box, will do some photos of that one over the weekend and see what the boys say about it.... and I hate waiting, only 4 hours left before I can get at it..... Bob

Great outfit Juan, I remember when this was offered for sale by Mike H, and it spent some time in Spain too.! Congratulations on your aquisition. Bob

And I can only echo what Paul said Gene, ... magnificent.! (and I lust after your visor cap ) Bob

And another view of the cap. (and then the batteries died), so that is all I have managed to take so far, will do some in better light when I get the chance. Bob

Close up of the early eagle...

Another view of the maker (Albert Kempf of Ronsdorf or Alkero) 1939. Photos were taken using a flash, I have been on shifts, and haven't been able to take any photos in daylight (yet).

View of the interior....

Side view

Here I go again, just landed this one, it gives me much better vibes than the black piped cap, so here she is for comments, first up, an overall view of the cap....

And just to add a little bit more about the above cap, as it turns out (thanks Gene) this cap is a postwar put together, and as such I have returned it to the source in Germany that I was buying in from. Bob

...and the crests have the stewardess's names on them, or is that the price list for the inflight drinks ??? Bob

I don't think you will be able to retire on the proceeds of the sale Paul! You would look ok wearing it while you weed the tomato patch I guess. Bob

Great photos Jan Arne, and thanks for sharing them too, there sure is something special about Erel visor caps isn't there! Bob

Superb tunic Paul, and congratulations on your latest addition, your tunic cupboard must be looking very impressive now! Bob

Your cover is blown Rick, your really Sherlock Holmes in mufti! Very impressive detective work. Bob

Yes the cap is winging it's way back to where it came from. Many thanks Bob

Gene, Don't hold back, tell me what your really thinking Well, I trust your judgement implicitly on these caps, so that one goes back to where it came from, and as I type this, it is sitting in it's box ready to head back to the German dealer that sold it to me. I did show some photos of this one to a few of the troops before I made the decision to go ahead and buy it, and all gave it a thumbs up, but I did worry a bit about the shape, thanks for saving me quite a few dollars. Very best wishes Bob

Hi guys, Many thanks, response was rather overwhelming, glad the photos were appreciated, Jan Arne I am hanging in there to see your cap photos! Xavier (and Jan Arne), yes the 2nd cap is also by Erel, here is an interior photo of it. Bob

Thanks Jan Arne. Bob

It is by Erel as well.. Best wishes Bob

Thanks guys, I was pretty happy with it, Alex, I like the thicker cords too, here is another I have with fairly 'fat' chincords, and early eagle.... Bob

And my last pic, hope you liked the tour. Best wishes Bob