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This peaked
cap is made of a very fine quality wool. The three green bands of piping are made in the colour of the Gebirgsjäger. The
visor is made of black lacquered 'Vulkan Fiber'. |
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A detailed
view of the insignia on the peaked cap. The eagle is of the standard type. The Edelweiss
shown on the cap was worn on the peaked cap only by full members of a Gebirgsjäger unit.
The oakleaf wreath is of a privately purchased manufacture and is hand embroidered. |
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The inside
is lined with light tan artificial silk. The colours could differ depending on the
manufacturer. At the top of the lining is a sewn on moisture shield made of celluloid.
This cap was made by the firm of Erel. The sweatband is made of brown leather. |
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This period
picture shows an Officer wearing the Peaked cap for Officers. The piping on the cap shows darker than the coloured
pictures, which may indicate this Officer belonged to a Pioneer unit. |
