Early 'Deutsche Feuerwehr' visor cap by Peküro – Frank Buckenmayer

Period:Third Reich, early periodOrganisation:Deutsche Feuerwehr (Firemen)Type:Schirmmütze (visor cap / peaked cap)Manufacturer:Pekürö(Stirndruckfrei / Deutsches Reichs-Patent marking)Retailer/Distributor:Fr. Buckenmayer, HechingenInsignia:Early pattern Feuerwehr eagleConstruction detail:Black felt spacer between cap body and leather sweatbandDescription:Original Deutsche Feuerwehr Schirmmütze, dating from the early Third Reich period, fitted with the desirable first pattern Feuerwehr eagle. This is a Pekürö-made visor cap, retailed/distributed by Fr. Buckenmayer of Hechingen, as clearly shown by the interior markings.A typical and attractive feature is the black felt strip between the cap body and the leather sweatband, a detail frequently encountered on Pekürö-made caps and appreciated by advanced collectors.Interior & Markings:The interior shows the well-known Pekürö 'Stirndruckfrei / Deutsches Reichs-Patent' marking, along with the retailer stamp Fr. Buckenmayer, Hechingen.A small handwritten name label is present under the celluloid sweat shield; however, the name is no longer fully legible, so the original wearer cannot be identified with certainty.Condition:Overallvery good conditionfor a Feuerwehr visor cap.– Cap body retains excellent shape and colour– Insignia complete and original– Leather sweatband intact and supple–Minor separation at the visor edges(left/right); visor remains well attached in the centre and displays nicely– A few very small, superficial moth nips to the rearNo major damage, repairs, or heavy wear. Presents extremely well.