U.S. Fire Police Dress Cap – German Style with Original Insignia

This German-style fire police cap was acquired as part of a local collection. The cap retains its original metal insignia and felt construction, showing minor age-related wear, including stress and splitting around the badge mounting points.

Description

• Type: German-style fire police dress cap
• Material: Felt with metal insignia
• Insignia: Original metal badge with pins and backing hardware, showing some splitting and tearing of the felt due to age
• Condition: Good overall; the felt is slightly stressed around the badge, but the cap remains structurally intact

Historical Context

German fire police (Feuerwehrpolizei) caps were typically worn for ceremonial occasions and as part of full dress uniforms, reflecting a blend of firefighting and police authority. Metal insignia indicated rank or unit affiliation.

Collector’s Analysis

• Rarity Factor: Original insignia intact on older felt caps is increasingly uncommon, making this a notable piece for collectors of German civil service or firefighting uniforms.
• Display Potential: Suitable for museum exhibition, historical displays, or as part of a firefighting uniform collection.
• Authenticity: Original felt and metal insignia; no modern replacements or restorations noted

⚖️ Dimensions (approx.):

• Circumference: 58 cm (adjustable)
• Height: 12 cm
• Visor length: 6.5 cm