SS-VT´s training cap
SS-VT´s training cap
Hi,
At some time SS-Verfugungstruppe used a shapeless and visorless cap during field training in order to protect the black uniform. From where they came from and what happened to them? Surplus of some other uniform in which SS insignia was added? Later they just dissapeared. In fact this photo with another in the same book are the only ones I have seen them in wear.
Thanks
Arto Source: Uniforms of the SS by Andrew Mollo, vol. 3 SS-Verfugungdtruppe 1933-1939
At some time SS-Verfugungstruppe used a shapeless and visorless cap during field training in order to protect the black uniform. From where they came from and what happened to them? Surplus of some other uniform in which SS insignia was added? Later they just dissapeared. In fact this photo with another in the same book are the only ones I have seen them in wear.
Thanks
Arto Source: Uniforms of the SS by Andrew Mollo, vol. 3 SS-Verfugungdtruppe 1933-1939
Re: SS-VT´s training cap
Seems to me that those are WWI or post WWI hats.
At least those men are looking very hungry with their bowls in the hands.....
At least those men are looking very hungry with their bowls in the hands.....
Re: SS-VT´s training cap
Thanks history1,
Yes, they look like WWI field caps. Maybe surplus from there. They seems to existed for very short of time.
Arto
Yes, they look like WWI field caps. Maybe surplus from there. They seems to existed for very short of time.
Arto
Re: SS-VT´s training cap
First pattern SS field cap ( Krätzen ) was worn only by SS-Sonderkommando Zossen.
SS-Sonderkommando Zossen in 1933.
SS-Sonderkommando Zossen in 1933.
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Re: SS-VT´s training cap
Below are 2 more photos showing the first pattern SS-Feldmutzen in wear. The second photo is LSSAH.
(Source: A. Hayes - "SS-Uniforms, Insignia & Accoutrements: A Study in Photographs.")
Fred
(Source: A. Hayes - "SS-Uniforms, Insignia & Accoutrements: A Study in Photographs.")
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Re: SS-VT´s training cap
Still in use in September 1934 as we can see in the Riefenstahl's Triumph of the Will at 0:18:50.
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Thanks von thoma, freddiefro and GregSingh,
fot the interesting information and pictures.
with best regards
Arto
fot the interesting information and pictures.
with best regards
Arto
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Re: SS-VT´s training cap
interesting thread ! I have a pre WW II war cap with short band look please !
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Re: SS-VT´s training cap
Moth-eaten visor cap, eagle and skull placed seems fakes.
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Re: SS-VT´s training cap
set is original just salty....
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Re: SS-VT´s training cap
The cap may (or may not) be pre-war, it is a standard contract-made EM/NCO visor but that zinc Overhoff skull is a later addition. Clear photos, straight on of the insignia would be required to say 100% definitely though.
Ian
Ian