Preppy Picker Posted August 15, 2023 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2023 This visor was at the flea market on Sunday for $500. I wasn’t to sure about it because the construction and materials were not normal but the sweat shield is celluloid so I was given 15 minutes by the seller to enlist some help. Turns out that Litto- Mutze Wien is a very rare Austrian maker and the hat is late war which explains the unusual material such as the black liner and very thin mouse gray gaberdine exterior material. Note also the eagle variants position and the ghost of a missing edelweiss. I doubt anyone will enjoy this visor as much as I do but have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted August 15, 2023 Share #2 Posted August 15, 2023 Nice visor. I would buy it. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted August 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, RRA227 said: Nice visor. I would buy it. Rich A. in Pa. I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gear Fanatic Posted August 15, 2023 Share #4 Posted August 15, 2023 I would buy it if I had the money, I would also be skeptical to, it looks like a bad repro, the eagle immediately looked funny to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted August 15, 2023 I’ve see the eagle variation before so that didn’t trouble me but the cap itself like you said looked weird. Turns out it’s a very rare and seldom seen Austrian maker plus made late war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted August 16, 2023 Anyone else ever see a Litto Mutze or have some sort of remark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gear Fanatic Posted August 16, 2023 Share #7 Posted August 16, 2023 that is the recipe for a suspicious cap, interesting Are we talking like 1944 or 1945 like an ersatz period, I know it’s kinda a stupid question but I am really curious if this is the the lowest quality it got to this late in the war. Thanks in advance! -Gear Fanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted August 16, 2023 I’ve been finding visors all my life but this was the first time I ever saw this one. I had to go for help to even make the purchase because I lacked the education. I did not get an exact time of manufacturing but have put in a request so will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gear Fanatic Posted August 16, 2023 Share #9 Posted August 16, 2023 Ok cool, this is a very integrating and rare example it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted August 16, 2023 Share #10 Posted August 16, 2023 I have seen some Austrian made uniforms that leaned toward the grey side of things. I like the hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr.Jerry said: I have seen some Austrian made uniforms that leaned toward the grey side of things. I like the hat. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted August 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Gear Fanatic said: that is the recipe for a suspicious cap, interesting Are we talking like 1944 or 1945 like an ersatz period, I know it’s kinda a stupid question but I am really curious if this is the the lowest quality it got to this late in the war. Thanks in advance! -Gear Fanatic They started to change visor materials in 1943 so it’s hard to say when this one was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemp h. Posted August 17, 2023 Share #13 Posted August 17, 2023 I'm on the fence with this one, it has the black Peküro padding on the sweatband, but I'm not an expert. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted August 17, 2023 51 minutes ago, shemp h. said: I'm on the fence with this one, it has the black Peküro padding on the sweatband, but I'm not an expert. Bill We need someone smarter than the both of us who is familiar with Litto-Mutze. Regardless I had the same thoughts you have. By the way a Google search reinforced the council I received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemp h. Posted August 17, 2023 Share #15 Posted August 17, 2023 I researched your visor over on WRF and found photos of this exact visor, it was vetted by an expert as original.Like you said probably late war and it is GJ, Good catch!👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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