COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO CLOTH THIRD REICH MILITARY HEADGEAR

Reference jam-packed with useful information to help novice collectors avoid costly mistakes. Cap construction basics and materials, descriptions of each cap model, and comparisons with altered originals, modified post-war caps, and reproductions - all in individual sections for easy reference. Also included is a series of checklists that identify common modification danger points for each cap type. For the advanced collector, the book offers historical background about the German cap-making industry, with the first-ever comprehensive listing of German cap makers, maker mark illustrations, and many individual histories, including previously unpublished information on the history and sad fate of the famous cap maker Robert Lubstein/EREL.