Rylan Posted April 15, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2019 I picked up this one a couple years ago. I tried to do a bit of research, from what I understand it is an NCO visor that was upgraded to an Officer rank? Would this be WW2 era or post war?? I don't normally collect this kind of headgear. But it looked nice so I grabbed it. I hate to ask, but can somebody give me a rough idea of what this would be worth? I don't even have the room to properly display it, it doesn't see daylight often and would probably better off in someone else's collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted April 15, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 15, 2019 The hat is WW2, it is not a true crusher. But has many of the characteristics of a crush visor. I have seen this done before for guys who didnt have the money wartime to buy another hat. Does it look like the badge has been on there for long ? Tons of guys these days slap officer badges on EM hats to get more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted April 15, 2019 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2019 Remove the eagle and look for a round 1 1/2" impression behind it. The eagle itself may be a Fox, see if it's marked while you have it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylan Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted April 15, 2019 Thank you for your replies. I took the eagle off, and I think you guys are right... someone slapped on an officer's eagle. I don't see much of a "ghost" of the eagle, just the round NCO insignia. Here's what I saw: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted April 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2019 Yep, it was enlisted cap for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted April 15, 2019 Share #6 Posted April 15, 2019 I agree looks like someone upgraded it themselves to get some more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylan Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted April 15, 2019 What would be the value as is? I obviously will disclose the fact that it is an NCO visor. Does the eagle look WW2 era? Thanks again for your help, a bit disappointed as I probably grossly overpaid at $150 CAD... but I don't mind selling at a loss to move it on. Perhaps someone will put the correct insignia on it and enjoy it for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Share #8 Posted April 15, 2019 Who pulls a stunt like this? Can't you return it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylan Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted April 15, 2019 Who pulls a stunt like this? Can't you return it? I bought it maybe 2-3 years ago. It was from a small antique shop... I doubt they would give me my money back especially this long after the fact. Oh well, it's a lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 15, 2019 Share #10 Posted April 15, 2019 Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted April 15, 2019 Share #11 Posted April 15, 2019 Ouch you really got taken to the cleaners. With a nice EM badge Id think $45-50 and maybe $10-15 for the hat badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylan Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted April 16, 2019 Ouch you really got taken to the cleaners. With a nice EM badge Id think $45-50 and maybe $10-15 for the hat badge Well, at this point, it is what it is. Regardless, I appreciate all of the help and info you guys have provided. I normally stick to collecting U.S. guns & fieldgear (other than german militaria), but took a chance on the visor and it obviously didn't work out well for me. I will sell it for what I can and move on. Thanks again guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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