Chip Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I have two issue Train caps and this is not even close to them in construction. If I could only see the outside, I would say it could be a private purchase cap, but seeing the inside, I really have my doubts about it being a period piece. The lining appears to be an effort to look like an issue lining and doesn't match what the outside says. Personally, I would advise to leave it alone.Best regards,Chip
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I bow to Chips knowledge and confirm I am sticking to documents :-)
Chip Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Chris,If you could see mine, you would know. I've got 16 issue Feldmützen and have seen hundreds more over the years. From that knowledge and observation I can form a pretty good guess. I have to admit, however, that the repros are getting better and better to the point that one has to have a piece in hand to make a determination.Chip
dante Posted March 22, 2015 Author Posted March 22, 2015 Here it is compared to my train....could it be Reichswehr?
Chip Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 The cap in question has a taller profile than a normal issue cap, as you have shown in your comparison. The gray area below the bottom edge of the band is wider than on issue caps. The lining is not typical. The legible marks look like some property marks from a costume shop or a theater. The blotted out mark is worrisome. I suppose it could be OK, but it certainly is no issue cap. Once you get into the private purchase area, you can make excuses for anything. It's a fine line sometimes.Chip
Hoss Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 Chip when I see that bottom edge gap you mention it turns me off, btw are you in this picture with other school chums? Eric http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_2015_03/00075101_(2).jpg.6d76889e7a7370bf75808958f882d1a0.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_2015_03/00075101_(2).jpg.6d76889e7a7370bf75808958f882d1a0.jpg
dante Posted March 22, 2015 Author Posted March 22, 2015 Forgot to mention it is stiff like a peaked cap....
Chip Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Chip when I see that bottom edge gap you mention it turns me off, btw are you in this picture with other school chums? EricYeah. That's me on the front left. Out of focus as usual.
Chip Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Forgot to mention it is stiff like a peaked cap....Hmmm. For me, another detraction.
Hoss Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 ChipCould it be Officer of Bayer Bekleidungs-Amter, I'm going off plates my knowledge isn't great.Eric
Chip Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 I suppose it could be an visored NCO. The lining would not do for an officer's cap.Chip
The Prussian Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Hello! I don´t want to talk wise, but I had a problem with the word "Kratzen". The german word "kratzen" means "to scratch".The word for the cap is "Krätzchen". There is no english word for it, because it´s not an official german word, but a word taken from the soldier´s language.By the way, it´s a very nice Krätzchen! The stamp is a little bit strange. Not an usual one. Gk could stand for Garde-Korps
Chip Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Andy, That's why I prefer to use the word Feldmütze. It's the normal word for such a cap and it's easier to spell!Chip
The Prussian Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Good morning Chip!That´s right. And it´s the official word for it. Every one´s knows the word Krätzchen too, but it´s very hard to spell... Especially for french people
Hoss Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Andy ChipHow's one spelling better than the other they both have a funky above a letter, call it 'Pork Pie' and have done with it. A mate of mine has a copy made from an old rat greatcoat, I''l try and get photos of some copies at a gig coming up here's my 30yr old copy note the fake stamp and the incorrect stitched down lining. A note on Kokarde (Abzeichen) if it has white and fails UV,, its fake.Eric
Hoss Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Original showing its natural 'bent' and how they were stored or packed. Cheers
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