Historical information

Peaked uniform cap worn by members of the Luftwaffe Flak Group Pattern is NCO pattern dated 1939. Note refers to Waffenfabre which translates to Weapons Factory.

Physical description

Predominately black peaked hat. Top portion black felt with red edging and emblem of silver eagle carrying a Swaztika on front. Middle portion is black cotton material band, 5 cm wide with emblem of laurel wreath in silver and wings coming out each side. A blue, silver and red button in middle.
Peak is black leather on outside and cream plastic on inside. Black buckled chin strap on bottom broken from stud on right side.
Inside lined with orange material with brown leather lining on rim. Plastic clear diamnon label over label.

Inscriptions & markings

Size " 56"
Label "Landes. Lief. Gen d."
"Randwerks" "Berlin No. 18 Lieferjahr 1939".
(maybe) "Korschnet. H. Maizenwacher".