Original German WWII Customs Official Schirmmütze Visor Cap by Clemens Wagner - Size 57 1/2 British Lancer The front of the barrel

The front of the barrel is comprised of rifled iron while the rear sleeve

forcing the surrender of Japan and thereby canceling Operation Downfall

These larger medical canteens came equipped with a different carrying harness and shoulder strap assembly

usually in pieces or completely hardened

39" barrel with the signatures three steel bands

Original German WWII Customs Official Schirmmütze Visor Cap by Clemens Wagner - Size 57 1/2 British Lancer The front of the barrelOriginal 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