Original German WWII Customs Official Schirmmütze Visor Cap - Size 55 1/2 Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly This percussion movement was only

This percussion movement was only possible when the spoon-like safety lever was up

The cap bolster cleanout screw is easily removed

but still use caution if you decide to lift it by the straps

Pope Gregory XIII bestowed upon Emmanuel Philibert

When Garand retired in 1953

Original German WWII Customs Official Schirmmütze Visor Cap - Size 55 1/2 Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly This percussion movement was onlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. During the Pre WWII years in Germany, virtually all aspects of the government fell under control of the NSDAP, and the Customs service was no exception. Here we have a very nice example of a German WWII Era Customs Offficial's Schirmmtze (Peaked Cap). This was used by a subordinate official, who wore visor caps similar to EM NCO members of the Heer Army. The basic construction is very similar to the Heer Officer