Lot 2445

A visor cap for Luftwaffe generals

German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A83r | Live auction | 608 Lots

Description

Wartime version of fine Luftwaffe blue gabardine with black mohair cap band, gold cello piping and visor lacquered in black. Pale-green silk lining with celluloid trapezoid, the maker’s mark of Erel no longer visible. The leather sweatband backed with fine felt on the obverse and embossed with (tr.) "Erel forehead protection patent" on the side. Cello insignia embroidered in yellow and stitched through the lining, the embroidered cockade with the ventilation mesh characteristic of Erel.
Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction includes 608 lots and starts on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 2001 - 2608. The pre-sale viewing will take place from Oct. 18 - 21 Oct., 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.