Bundesrepublik Bundeswehr Officers Hat

[Jock Auld]

Guys,

I had not noticed before but is this the correct chinstrap for an officer, I always thought they were similar to the WH version from the war?

[Gordon Craig]

Jock,

 

That is the correct chinstrap for the  BW officer.  Cap  cords similar to those worn by the Wehrmacht  were not worn in the BW.  Woven cap cords were used on civilian visor caps though.

 

Regards,

 

Gordon

[Jock Auld]

Thanks Gordon,

It must be East German that has similar then.

[Gordon Craig]

Jock,

 

Yes the East Germans did keep the twisted cap cord and as I said above, so did the civilian organs of the BRD.  Here is a cap belonging to a senior BRD Feuerwehr officer with a twisted cap cord similar to that worn by Wehrmacht general officers.  Plus a DDR Landstreitskraft oficers cap with a silver cap cord similar to the ones worn in the Wehrmacht.

 

 

 

[15THPACAV]

Yes, unfortunately the Bundeswehr used these incredibly cheap thin vinyl chinstraps on both officer & other ranks dress caps. Don't want any connection to the old Third Reich, doncha know!

[Alex K]

Yes plastic chin strap as standard, here's my version

 

Alex K

[Jock Auld]

Does kind of ruin the look it seems cheap and nasty.

[Paul R]

I agree.  Officers should have a different chin strap.  I do like the bullion on the BW caps.

[Daniel Krause]

BTW, it is a Staff Officers Cap worn from Major to Colonel.

Lt´s and Captains had a smaller silver embroidery and Generals wear "golden stuff".

 

Lots of greetings

Daniel