Germany, HJ. A Rare Visor Cap for Senior Ranks, by Martin Biel Auction 9mm (w) x 118

9mm (w) x 118

the certificate demonstrating some discolouration consistent with storage

830571 Private James Fraser Moore was serving with the 3rd Labour Battalion when he was killed by shell fire on November 15

hand-engraved detail on the obverse

reigning for 70 years

Germany, HJ. A Rare Visor Cap for Senior Ranks, by Martin Biel Auction 9mm (w) x 118(HJ Schirmmtze fr Fhrer). An extremely well preserved HJ visor cap for senior ranks (Bannfhrer and above), constructed of a khaki tan wool cloth with a gentle whipcord weave. It features reinforced side walls fully lined on the exterior with a black doeskin cap band. Both the top and bottom edges of the band are trimmed with lengths of silver aluminum wire piping, with an additional band of identical piping surrounding the outer edge of the crown.