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Nebelwerfer Officer Visor Cap with Burgundy Piping
This Nebelwerfer officer visor cap features a field-grey cloth crown, dark green cap band and burgundy branch-colour piping. The piping follows the crown seam and both edges of the band. Meanwhile, the raised front and softly shaped sides give the cap a pronounced saddle profile.The cloth displays a fine diagonal weave, clearly visible in the close-up photographs. Its muted field-grey colour contrasts with the dark band and burgundy trim. Together, these details give the cap a distinctive appearance within a collection of German Army headgear.
Eagle, Bullion Wreath and Officer’s Cords
A silver-coloured metal Army eagle sits above the band. Below it, an embroidered silver bullion oak-leaf wreath surrounds the national cockade, which retains its red centre. The photographs show the individual coils of the bullion embroidery and the dark green backing beneath.Double silver-coloured chin cords run across the front of the cap. Braided sliders and pebbled side buttons complete the officer’s fittings. Beneath the cords, the curved black peak retains its shape and shows light surface rubbing and marks.
Interior and Name Label
Inside, the cap has grey woven lining and a brown leather sweatband. A transparent sweat shield covers part of the crown lining, with wear visible around its edges and stitching.A handwritten paper name label remains beneath the clear covering. This provides a useful detail for further research, although the handwriting has not been confidently transcribed. No legible maker’s mark appears in the supplied interior photographs, so the manufacturer remains unattributed.
Nebelwerfer Branch Background
The Nebeltruppen included the German Army’s smoke and rocket troops. During the war, their role encompassed the operation of Nebelwerfer rocket launchers within organised launcher units. Burgundy, also described as Bordeaux, is the branch colour associated with this cap’s identification.For contemporary background, see the
wartime Allied account of the Nebelwerfer and its troops.
Condition
The cap presents well, with visible creasing and light wear to the outer cloth. The burgundy piping remains clearly defined in the photographed areas. In addition, the eagle, bullion wreath, cockade and chin cords retain clear detail.The black peak shows surface scuffs, while the sweatband displays rubbing along its upper edge. The interior also shows wear around the transparent shield. Please examine the detailed photographs for the cloth, insignia, lining and fittings.Browse further examples in our
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