Original German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Flight Crew Other Ranks Visor Cap Spanish Ordnance this model did not accept

this model did not accept a socket bayonet and was fitted with a ramp front sight

The 39" barrel was slightly shortened to 38" due to muzzle wear from use which was not uncommon and totally correct

We have not extensively research John Gurnee

Steel shell features a classic steel pot shape with rear seam

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Flight Crew Other Ranks Visor Cap Spanish Ordnance this model did not acceptOriginal item: Only One Available. Luftwaffe Other Ranks Visor Cap for Flight Crew or Paratroops. Fabricated in Luftwaffe blue gray Fliegerblau (Flier's Blue) wool, with a wide black ribbed rayon cap band, traditional high peak with matching yellow orange piping along the top edge and flanking either side of the band, indicative of the Flight Crew Paratrooper. It is decorated with a well detailed silvered aluminum Luftwaffe eagle insignia on the peak