wwii axis reenactment forum

Head gear.

I have the two "Chain dogs" books and the two Osprey books by Gordon Williamson, but can't find this cap in illustrated in it.
Can anyone identify the rak and circumstances within which it was worn ?
Thanks to all in advance.








The cap badge is very bright - Is it too bright ?
If so can anyone offer any advice on how to dull it down ?

Thanks again in advance.

(Excuse the clutter).

Its a Rural Gendarmerie (Police) hat mate.
Where did you get it i need one like it. ?

Dave

As Dave said, it's a Gendarmerie schirmmütze for EM and NCO ranks. This is a second pattern cap, worn after September 1942.

The cap badge appears to be similar to the old British Army cap badges of the last 30 or so years made of Staybright or similar in which case forget trying to make it look older and correct and try to get a proper replacement metal one (either genuine or repro).

Dave & Feldjager ,
Thank you for your info. and insight.
I bought it from Durhamtroop who had some stuff for sale over the weekend , I got in rather quick on it, that a gorget.


It will need some attention to dull down the bright yellow paint work , real McCoy on the left.

If you can point towards a replacement either a period piece or a good quality reproduction I would be grateful.
Thanks again.

I will have a look round for you tomorrow mate, still love to know where Durham Trooper bought the hat origionaly.


Dave

Crazy Feldgendarme wrote:I will have a look round for you tomorrow mate, still love to know where Durham Trooper bought the hat origionaly.


Dave

Hi Dave
I bought the crusher with a bid on ebay a couple of months ago....

Bloody hell i was hoping you got it from a supplier mate cos its just what i need to finish off my Rural Gendarmerie impression.
Ah well keep looking i suppose.

Cheers anyway mate.

Dave

Only one i can find is here mate.

http://www.ismilitaria.co.uk/shop/shop.php

Never used them so cant comment on service.

Have a look here for an example of a supposedly genuine badgs mate.


http://www.theoldbrigade.co.uk/shop/viewphoto.php?x=5

Dave

Dave , thank you for the links.
I checked DF
Detlev Niemann late last night , he had sold one for 30 Euros earlier in the day , I will just keep an eye out for one.
The caps are nice but very expensive.

Attached the makers label on the underside of the cap , all in all very happy with the quality of the item.

Cookie try James Brown at Extra klasse he should be able to help mate.

http://www.extraklasse.co.uk

Ta Jack mate, will give him a try (may save me knackering an expensive origional Tshako).

Dave

Just ordered one from him, made to order so will be a while i suppose.



Dave

Crazy Feldgendarme wrote:Just ordered one from him, made to order so will be a while i suppose.



Dave

Nice one glad your sorted, made by janke the best caps you can get

See you at malvern.

Yup i went for a drive today (first time in 3 moinths) no real problems so barring accidents or unforseen events i WILL be there.

Dave