schirmmutz / crusher caps

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guldan
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schirmmutz / crusher caps

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i know that nco`s took the stiffner out of schirmmutz to give it the crusher cap look, but could they purchase & wear a proper crusher cap or was it a complete no no?
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Re: schirmmutz / crusher caps

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The army M37 'old style'service cap was for officers,it was forbidden from April1 1942,the cap could no longer be worn unless the wearer had used it prior to that date.Some officers added cap cords to get around regulations.The Waffen SS had similar "crush caps" for nco's/officers,with cloth or leather peaks,officially these were phased out at the same time,but many were in use right up to the end of the war.John
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I wish none but those who desire to be actively engaged".
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