Lot 2477

A summer visor cap for an undersecretary of the diplomatic corps

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

Description

Non-detachable top of white cotton linen (soiled), midnight-blue cap band with gold piping, visor lacquered in black. Silk lining with cap trapezoid imprinted with (tr.) "Erel special class - diplomat" in silver, the leather sweatband (damaged) embossed with "Erel forehead protection". Visible traces of wear. Cap insignia embroidered in gold, gold cap cord.
Size 53 1/2.
Extremely rare visor cap for a diplomat in the rank of general.

Condition: 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.