Late-war Luftwaffe officer side cap of private, tailor-made production. A notable feature is the use of insignia typically associated with enlisted ranks, making this headgear an unusual example for officer wear.
The eagle is machine-embroidered using non-shiny thread. It is proportionally larger than standard cap eagles, yet smaller than the external tunic eagle. The embroidery shows moth damage. The cap itself displays several small moth holes that do not significantly affect its overall appearance, as well as a moth-damaged area along the edge of the cap.
Size 60. Overall, this is an uncommon and atypical example of a Luftwaffe officer side cap with such a combination of construction and insignia.
Late-war Luftwaffe officer side cap of private, tailor-made production. A notable feature is the use of insignia typically associated with enlisted ranks, making this headgear an unusual example for officer wear.
The eagle is machine-embroidered using non-shiny thread. It is proportionally larger than standard cap eagles, yet smaller than the external tunic eagle. The embroidery shows moth damage. The cap itself displays several small moth holes that do not significantly affect its overall appearance, as well as a moth-damaged area along the edge of the cap.
Size 60. Overall, this is an uncommon and atypical example of a Luftwaffe officer side cap with such a combination of construction and insignia.