Original OUTSTANDING WWII German REICHSBAHN (Rail Road) NCO’S VISOR CAP Certified

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Original OUTSTANDING WWII German REICHSBAHN (Rail Road) NCO’S VISOR CAP Certified. When Hitler and the NSDAP gained power in January 1933 the German railway system was maintained and administered by two civilian organizations, the DR, Deutsches Reichsbahn, (German National Railway), and the, DR-G, Deutsches Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft, (German National Railway-Corporation), which were overseen by the national government. Both the DR, and the DR-G were uniformed organizations responsible for all the railways within Greater Germany and eventually in the occupied areas. In February 1937 in a restructuring of the national railways the DR-G was absorbed into the DR. The uniforms and insignia of the DR personnel were modified numerous times during the Third Reich including, July 1935 , June 1936, February 1941, September 1941 and February 1942. As a civilian organization DR personnel were not graded with ranks but were assigned positions as officials.  Issued, navy blue wool construction visor cap with black velvet centerband and orange/red wool piping to the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Gilt washed national eagle metal with three piece construction, alloy, winged wheel with nation cockade. Wreath has broken in the center which is common with these. Nice complete visor, oilcloth liner, celluloid shield and full ersatz sweatband. Sweatband is mint. Original chin cord is present. Attractive cap and hard too find these days.  Has a gold metal national eagle and a national cockade.  Nice condition.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.   Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Excellent Example! A VERY RARE CAP!