Original German WWII Naval Kriegsmarine Donald Duck Cap Tellermütze by Franz Ritter - dated 1941
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice service worn Genuine WWII German Kriegsmarine sailor's Tellermütze (Flat Cap), usually referred to as a Donald Duck hat. This basic design was popular worldwide, and used by many countries. These caps were worn by all Junior NCO's and enlisted men. It is made of Dark navy blue wool, and is fitted with a black silk cap tally embroidered with the title Kriegsmarine in yellow thread. The tally is affixed by braided thread in three places, and a stickpin-style national eagle composed of faded brass with an integral metal tri-color cockade with a felt insert is attached at front over the ribbon.
The interior is complete with the original brown leather sweatband that is in great shape with no cracking and only some moderate wear, bearing the stamp of maker on the underside:
Franz Ritter
vorm.
Carl Roth
Dettingen
1941
There is also an embroidered named tag on the inside crown reading Prigener. The plastic side stiffener is mostly complete with some spots having cracked away. Stitching is all very sound and there is no moth damage. No size present on this cap, but it is believed to be 56cm ( 7 U.S. ). Quite the high quality bit of World War 2 Kriegsmarine gear. Ready to display!
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- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
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