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Original German WWII Heer Signal Corps NCO/EM Visor Cap Size 55
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Description
Original German WWII Heer Signal Corps NCO/EM Visor Cap Size 55-The Signal Corps (Nachrichtentruppe) was an arm of service in the army of the German Wehrmacht and Waffen SS, whose role was to establish and operate military communications, especially using telephone and radio networks.This authentic cap is made of Heer army green wool with a dark green band and a traditional high peak with matching yellow piping along the top edge and flanking either side of the band, indicating the branch to be the Signal Corps. The wool shows minimal flaws -- there's little to no mothing and fading or discoloration. The eagle insignia and wreath with cockade still retains silvered details. The leather chinstrap with double buckles is nicely intact and is maker marked and dated 1937. The celluloid diamond is missing from the inside lining. Size 55 is clearly stamped on the liner. The sweatband shows some age and use but still intact. Overall this cap remains in excellent preserved condition.