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Lot 218:
Description
A Cold War era maroon wool West German paratrooper beret, issued for the Bundeswehr Fallschirmjäger branch. The headpiece is constructed from bordeaux red wool felt and features a black leather binding around the rim. It is fitted with a silver insignia depicting a stylized diving eagle centered within a circular wreath of oak leaves, which is the characteristic branch insignia for airborne troops. The beret is displayed on a metallic-finished male mannequin head. The interior contains no visible manufacturer labels or size marks.
Height: 35.5 cm
Width: 28 cm.
Condition report:
The wool felt displays light surface pilling across the body and a small circular puncture hole is present directly above the silver insignia (photo 2). The silver badge shows a light aged patina. The leather headband is intact with minor signs of wear (photo 1).
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