Near Mint Imperial German Principality of Reuss-Gera EM/NCO Visor Cap in Uniform Retailer Carrying Box

The visor cap is in near mint condition. It is constructed of a high quality blue wool crown with red wool cap band. The body of the cap is without stains or holes. The leather visor shows only very light age crazing. The interior leather sweatband shows some cracks from the limited wear that the cap received. The exterior of the crown carries an enlisted or NCO ranks cockade in the national colors, while the cap band exhibits the cockade of the Principality of Reuss-Gera. The cap is contained within its original carrying box from a uniform retailer in the city of Gera (From 1848 to 1918 Gera served as the capital of the Principality of Reuss-Gera). One side of the fabric closure strap on top is torn and so it does not reach the buckle on the opposite side of the lid to secure the top on the box.