Rare Third Reich D.L.V (Deutsche Luftsportverband) Peaked Cap, superb example of an enlisted ranks cap for the German air sports association (Deutsche Luftsportverband) known as the D.L.V, pre-runner to the German Luftwaffe. The cap is of blue grey wool with light blue piping to the crown and bordering the ribbed black central band. Cap has early pattern short winged cap eagle and enamelled winged propeller emblem of the organization below. Cap with its original patent chinstrap and plain domed buttons. Near mint condition interior of the cap with orange cloth lining with un-marked celluloid diamond. Stamped to the interior is unit marking, ‘Eigentum DLV Landesgruppe 4’. Tan leather sweatband to the interior of the cap. Overall an excellent example of a very rare to find peaked cap.