November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2018
Issue, visor cap with a field-grey wool body and crown and a deep green center band with light blue wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the center band. The cap has a blackened patent leather chinstrap intact with two metal side buttons. Included is paperwork pertaining to the veteran who captured the cap, Major Saul B. Jacobson, consisting of railway vouchers, pay record, promotion form and German surrender leaflet. Also included is a group of Major Jacobson's uniform insignia including rank and shoulder sleeve insignia. CONDITION: The interior of the cap is fully lined in orange, issue quality, cotton. Sweat diamond missing. The interior of the cap also has its complete leather sweatband firmly attached to the body. Crown stiffener has been removed, giving the cap a rakish look. Exterior of the cap exhibits light soiling, interior shows moderate service wear. Paperwork shows expected wear.
Condition: Very good