NCO Infantry field worn visor hat, EREL

NCO Infantry field worn visor hat, early period made, EREL. A salty cap with traces of heavy trench life - has damage to the back seam at the sweatband, also in some places there is no cardboard band, traces of dirt and sweat. There are repairs on the lining hidden under the sweatband.  An early gray-green band, closer to the field gray color as used on Reichswehr hats. Hand embroidered wreath on a dark green cloth. The zinc eagle is most likely postwar applied.  Celluloid sweat diamond  with logo "EREL Sonderklasse" is still present and inscriptions are readable. Has small moth damage located in non-visible to eye areas. Size approximately 56.