Elite Officer's Visor Cap- 50 Year Old Alteste Repro
I did some research on this visor cap and was surprised to find that it was one of the oldest quality repros out there. I checked the maker name and address with Google and read on the Wher. Awards Forum that respected collector Bob Hirtz stated that these were made in the 50s and 60s by the German company "Studio Breuer" who bought out the remaining stock of the August Muller firm. He states that he believes that wartime hat makers were used due to the quality. Also stated is that the maker reads "Alteste/Berliner-Mutzenfabrik/Berlin SW Wilhelmstrasse 110" and the plastic sweat shield being plastic are the give aways for this cap.
It is well made with what appears to be original aluminum piping, visor and velvet. The form is good but the black velvet band is a little narrow but on the other hand has the correct velvet. The chin cord has metal slides. The wool looks good and has no damage. It has a nice liner but not Rayon/satin as it should be.
It is a plastic coated fabric band as in "ersatz" type sweatbands. The item "Elite Officer's Visor Cap- 50 Year Old Alteste Repro" is in sale since Thursday, June 01, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Reproductions\Germany".The seller is "leolascurios" and is located in Taylors, South Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany