{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-heer-army-transport-supply-officer-feldmutze-alterer-art-crusher-cap-by-pekuro-with-leather-visor-measured-size-54cm","title":"Original German WWII Heer Army Transport \/ Supply Officer Feldmütze älterer Art Crusher Cap by Peküro with Leather Visor, Measured Size 54cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Heer Army officer \u003cem\u003eFeldmütze älterer Art\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as a crusher cap, manufactured by Peter Küpper under the \u003cstrong\u003ePeküro\u003c\/strong\u003e label. The cap measures approximately 54cm. Peter Küpper of Ronsdorf was regarded as one of the premier German cap manufacturers of the period, alongside makers such as EREL and Wilhelm Welhausen, and Peküro caps were highly regarded both during the war and among collectors today. It is constructed from field gray \u003cem\u003eFeldgrau\u003c\/em\u003e wool with a dark bottle green \u003cem\u003eFlaschengrün\u003c\/em\u003e band, light blue \u003cem\u003eHellblau\u003c\/em\u003e branch piping, a flexible leather visor, and the soft unstiffened crown characteristic of this field cap pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFeldmütze älterer Art\u003c\/em\u003e, or Old Pattern Field Cap, was designed as a softer and more practical alternative to the rigid officer \u003cem\u003eSchirmmütze\u003c\/em\u003e. It was normally made without a crown stiffener and with a flexible visor, allowing the cap to be compressed or packed more easily for field use. This example has no chinstrap or officer cords, and there is no indication that either was ever fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap body is made from fine field gray wool with a dark bottle green badge cloth band and a traditional high forward crown. Light blue \u003cem\u003eHellblau\u003c\/em\u003e piping runs around the crown and along both edges of the band. This branch color was associated with Heer transport troops, \u003cem\u003eFahrtruppen\u003c\/em\u003e, and later with supply troops, \u003cem\u003eNachschubtruppen\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is fitted with a silver colored woven Heer eagle above an embroidered wreath surrounding the national tricolor cockade. Both insignia remain in very good condition with only light age toning and much of their original metallic appearance still visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible black leather visor remains supple and securely attached. Both the upper and lower surfaces show fine checking and crazing to the finish from age, but no major splits or structural damage are noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is lined in aqua colored rayon twill faux silk. The lining shows wear, staining, and soiling concentrated toward the center of the crown from service use. There is no evidence that a celluloid sweatshield was ever installed, and no corresponding stitch holes are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown lining bears the diamond shaped script:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeküro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emaker mark, identifying manufacture by Peter Küpper of Ronsdorf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light brown leather sweatband remains complete and supple with no major tears or cracking. It shows normal staining and wear, particularly in the forehead area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap measures approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e54cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good. The field gray wool, dark green band, and light blue piping retain strong color, and no obvious moth damage is visible. Minor creasing is present at the front and rear from storage on its side, but there is no major deformation or structural damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its Peküro maker mark, soft unstiffened crusher configuration, flexible leather visor, light blue Transport \/ Supply branch piping, original woven insignia, and measured 54cm size, this is a strong example of a Heer officer \u003cem\u003eFeldmütze älterer Art\u003c\/em\u003e. The light lining stains, sweatband wear, visor crazing, and storage creases are all fully disclosed. It would fit especially well in a Heer Transport, Supply, Peküro headgear, officer field cap, or advanced German WWII uniform collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45849760661573,"sku":"ONSV26MSB016","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ECF005A1-D0D6-4FD5-8D72-1947F574184A.jpg?v=1790419438","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-heer-army-transport-supply-officer-feldmutze-alterer-art-crusher-cap-by-pekuro-with-leather-visor-measured-size-54cm","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}