{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-hj-general-hj-summer-overseas-cap-with-red-piping-rzm-paper-tag-and-m1-13-cap-badge","title":"Original German WWII HJ General-HJ Summer Overseas Cap with Red Piping, RZM Paper Tag and M1\/13 Cap Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII HJ summer overseas cap, or \u003cem\u003eAllgemeine Jugend Sommer-Mütze\u003c\/em\u003e, constructed from tan cotton twill and trimmed with deep red \u003cem\u003eHochrot\u003c\/em\u003e piping for the General-HJ branch. It retains its original enamel HJ diamond cap badge, \u003cstrong\u003eRZM\u003c\/strong\u003e marked \u003cstrong\u003eM1\/13\u003c\/strong\u003e for\u003cstrong\u003e L. Christian Lauer of Nürnberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as its original interior paper \u003cstrong\u003eRZM\u003c\/strong\u003e tag with manufacturer code \u003cstrong\u003eA4\/427\u003c\/strong\u003e and lot number \u003cstrong\u003eN № 022445\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HJ maintained a structured system of uniforms, ranks, and branch distinctions, and this lightweight summer cap was intended for warm weather wear. The tan cotton twill body is finished with deep red piping around the upper edge, identifying the General-HJ branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower front carries the original enamel HJ diamond cap badge with its safety pin style attachment. The reverse is RZM marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e((RZM))\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM1\/13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eidentifying manufacture by L. Christian Lauer of Nürnberg. The enamel remains fully intact, while the silvered metal portions have developed age related oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is lined in brown rayon and shows very little evidence of wear. No size marking is visible, though the cap measures approximately 29cm from end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top interior still has an original paper \u003cstrong\u003eRZM\u003c\/strong\u003e tag which does show light fading and tearing. It is right over the central fold, which has caused it to partly detach. The tag has a correct \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e tax code and features the \u003cstrong\u003eRZM\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the left as well as the \u003cstrong\u003eHJ logo\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right. It bears the ink stamped numerical designation of the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHersteller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (manufacturer) \u003cstrong\u003eA4 \/ 427\u003c\/strong\u003e. over lot \u003cstrong\u003eN № 022445\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good with little evidence of actual use. There is a stain on the exterior top directly above the paper RZM tag, which appears consistent with migration or discoloration from the adhesive used to secure the label. The red piping remains strong, the brown rayon lining is well preserved, and the cap badge retains complete enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its tan summer construction, deep red General-HJ piping, original M1\/13 L. Christian Lauer cap badge, lightly used condition, and especially desirable surviving paper RZM tag marked A4\/427 with lot N № 022445, this is a particularly appealing HJ summer overseas cap. The light paper label fading and tearing, partial detachment at the fold, silvering oxidation on the badge, and exterior stain above the label are all fully disclosed. It would display especially well in an HJ uniform, General-HJ branch, RZM marked headgear, or advanced German WWII youth organization collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45547850072133,"sku":"ONSV26WSV129","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/5316E7C0-4CA5-4EA3-AC36-8559E5A92DDC.jpg?v=1786735961","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-hj-general-hj-summer-overseas-cap-with-red-piping-rzm-paper-tag-and-m1-13-cap-badge","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}