Original German WWII Army Heer Vehicle & Supply Troops Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by EREL U.S. Documents & Books pattern was first introduced in

pattern was first introduced in 1771 with a revolutionary 39" barrel

with a grayish patina

It is complete with the Prussian (black and white) Kokarden (cockades) around the chin strap lugs

Whether this is some sort of rack number or unit marking we are unsure of

It appears as if it was done by the soldier the helmet was issued to

Original German WWII Army Heer Vehicle & Supply Troops Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by EREL U.S. Documents & Books pattern was first introduced inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a wonderful lightly used example of a named German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Vehicle & Supply Troops Officer's Schirmmtze (visor cap), made by the legendary EREL company. The cap has a lovely "Crushed" or "saddle form" shape that is highly desirable, accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. It features the typical feldgrau (field gray) "whipcord" weave wool construction with a forest