Sidecap and insignia original?

[partisan]

Hi,
what do you think about this sidecap and what is the meaning of the insignia?





At the moment I have only this images, but I asked more photos to the seller...
Thank you
Partisan

[billbert]

I have never seen an HPC overseas cap..but yours looks like it might be believable...Billbert

These two links MAY be KEY to its identity....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_...ine_U-83_(1940)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29th_U-boat_Flotilla

[partisan]

Originally Posted by billbert

I have never seen an HPC overseas cap..but yours looks like it might be believable...Billbert

Thank you billbert! What you mean when say "never seen an HPC overseas"?
This sidecap was found in South Italy, you think is not believable?
Thank you very much
partisan

[billbert]

I think it is VERY BELIEVABLE.. HPC made navy hats mostly tropical billed caps for KM..Your blue one is the first I have ever seen..tell me the story of its finding..Billbert

[partisan]

Unfortunately there is not much to tell. The sidecap was found in a military port in Sicily, with a blue shirt.
Have you doubts about the stamp or about the sidecap? I should like to buy it but I'm not so expert and I don't know what to do.
I would not know after that it is a copy...

Thanks
Partisan

[billbert]

I do NOT believe this is a copy... Billbert

[A c h t u n g !]

I do NOT believe this cap has not been converted to Pz SS yet!

[101combatvet]

The cap looks good.... the U-Boot insignia will always be questionable.

[JustinG]

I am a bit skeptical. Here's my reasons. the stamp on the inside is very fresh; leading me to possibly believe that this might be an original but unworn example. Now, I see a tradition badge, possibly from a U-boat or other ship. This is affixed to a minty hat.
I am not experienced enough to comment on the originality of the hat. However, I am just sharing my suspicion that this might be a post put together hat. Most likely, with a post war fabrication of a U-boat insignia attached.

IMHO.



Regards,
JustinG