WW2 German Peak Cap Hat Wreath and Cockade Other Ranks

The WW2 German Peak Cap Hat Wreath and Cockade for Other Ranks is an insignia set used on enlisted personnel’s peaked service caps during the period of the Third Reich. The set includes two distinct elements: the oak leaf wreath and the cockade. The wreath is typically constructed of stamped metal, often aluminum or a zinc alloy, and features detailed rendering of oak leaves encircling a central aperture. The cockade consists of concentric rings of color—usually black, white, and red—representing the national colors of Germany during the era. These components were attached to the front of the peaked cap (Schirmmütze), serving as standard identification for the wearer’s rank and affiliation within the German armed forces. This particular configuration is specific to Other Ranks, distinguishing them from officers, whose cap insignia featured different design elements and higher-quality materials. The set reflects common design practices for German military uniform insignia between 1935 and 1945.