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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Communications EM/NCO’s Summer Visor Cap, by L. & W. Storz

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Communications EM/NCO’s Summer Visor Cap, by L. & W. Storz

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Communications EM/NCO’s Summer Visor Cap, by L. & W. Storz

(Luftwaffe Schirmmütze für Sommer). This is a very well-preserved Luftwaffe Communications EM/NCO’s summer visor cap. Of classic two-piece construction, the cap consists of a removable crown constructed of white whipcord cotton, reinforced on the interior with a magnetic metal ring securely maintaining structural integrity. Pinned onto the peak of the crown is an aluminum insignia consisting of a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, measuring 55 mm (w) x 35 mm (h). An integrated white cotton strap emanates from the interior front of the crown and is pinned to a corresponding cap band and visor. The former features a cardboard reinforcement and is lined on the exterior with a black ribbed mohair liner. The cap band is trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with light brown Waffenfarbe piping, indicating Communications personnel. Pinned onto the centre of the band is an aluminum insignia consisting of a tricolor cockade within an oak leaf wreath, flanked on each side by stylized wings. Measuring 125 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), it retains both of its reverse attachment prongs. The cap band is flanked on each side by blackened magnetic metal rivets, in turn securing in place a black leather chinstrap, adjusted with two functional blackened magnetic metal buckles. When not in use, the chinstrap rests upon a protruding black vulcanfibre visor, securely set within the structure of the cap by machine stitching. On the interior, a light brown leather sweatband features an array of ventilation holes near the forehead, and measures 45 mm in total width. The crown bears a light white rayon liner, with a transparent rhomboid moisture guard stitched onto the middle. While lost, traces of a maker’s mark reading “L. & W. STORZ, MÜNCHEN” are detectable on the moisture guard. The cap measures approximately 245 mm (w) x 270 mm (l) x 170 mm (h). Issues consistent with age and use are evident, and including mothing of the Waffenfarbe piping, material fatigue to the visor and leather features, and slight interior soiling. The cap is in an overall better than very fine condition.