I believe this is a genuine kyffhauser schirmmutze but it has some oddities. There are no markings to be found on this hat and the cap itself at the front is made from a different kind of fabric than the others I own in my collection. No markings, was that against regulations? Also, the sturmrieme is attached by sewing… Is this a so called late war example? I need to know what insignia to attach, so first I have to determine what era (pre/early/late-war) it dates from. My gues is late war but then.. it should have an eagle, correct? but so far no traces of an eagle on this hat… I know insignia one these caps were often mixed but it would seem a bit strange to put early style insignia on a (at the time) new cap. What insignia should I use? combination eagle/ heer style wreath or leave the kokarde and add an early kyfhauser wreath? please help me out.

thanks!

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