Luftwaffe Luftwaffe Flight/Para enlisted ranks visor cap

[15THPACAV]

Nothing especially rare, but I would like to share my LW yellow piped visor cap, for flight or paratroop personnel.

It's early version, with the tellermutze, rather than saddle shape, with a early, droop tail eagle. Not the more common ribbed wool blend twill, but a heavier wool blend fabric, and a somewhat scarce all leather peak.

The good photos were taken by a friend of mine; much better than my shabby photos!

[Paul R]

I think that both the photos and visor itself are great! Are there any unit markings under the sweat band?

[Stuka f]

Thanks for sharing!

I love them a lot.

cheers

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[15THPACAV]

I think that both the photos and visor itself are great! Are there any unit markings under the sweat band?

Yes, it is stamped Fl.Gr. Gopp 9 ( mit umlaut) and underneath H.KP II

I assume FL is Flieger Gruppe.

[Alex K]

Hello, A very fine and desirable looking piece of headwear, would look very nice in my collection (if I had one!)

Alex K

[Paul R]

Really nice. Yes, Fliegergruppe. Thank you for sharing it. Is the wearer's name written inside of the band somewhere?

[J Temple-West]

Very nice.

So, the owner was based at Fliegergruppe Göppingen... either temporarily at the Fliegerschule or with one of the permanent units based at Göppingen.

A little research should turn up some info on the H.KP II designation.

[15THPACAV]

Really nice. Yes, Fliegergruppe. Thank you for sharing it. Is the wearer's name written inside of the band somewhere?

Nope, no name anywhere, sadly.

[Stuka f]

Here is mine.

My favourite cap for many reason's.

It's proud look

sorry for the bad pic! It's been there look

Just like thise one