Cap, Field, Tropical, Luftwaffe

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Object Details

Manufacturer

L. Griechkat

Physical Description

Luftwaffe tropical peaked field cap (Tropenschirmmutz); tan cotton crown, body and stiffened band and visor; two ventilation holes with mesh screens on the underside of the body; white embroidered on tan cotton Luftwaffe insignia on peak with white, black and red embroidered national cockade below the insignia; the cap's leather chin strap and neck protector missing.

Summary

The Luftwaffe's tropical peaked field cap (Tropenschirmmutz) was introduced in 1941. Intended to be worn by all ranks the cap and branches of the Luftwaffe serving in the Mediterranean and North Africa.

Credit Line

Transferred from the Smithsonian Institution

Inventory Number

A19490004000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Cotton, brass, leather, non-ferrous metal

Dimensions

Clothing: 25.4 x 25.4 x 7.6cm (10 x 10 x 3 in.)

Country of Origin

Germany

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv975114157-e236-4066-bf89-7c53294d5053

Record ID

nasm_A19490004000