Need help for Kepi Eagle

[Military]

Came across this SA Political Kepi eagle. It has been marked M5/9.

Weren't all insignias marked M1 / --?



perhaps someone could shed some light on it?

[Pascal Bernhard]

Nice original M38 "HJ" cap eagle.

[Military]

werent the RZM markings supposed to be M1 instead of M5?

[Pascal Bernhard]

werent the RZM markings supposed to be M1 instead of M5?

Were'nt the WH belt buckles supposed to have only maker markings and no RZM ?
Or HJ belt buckles to have only M4/... makings.... Of course yes, but some originals did'nt! Who knows why ?

[Military]

maybe someone else can shed some light into this mis-marked eagle?

[sgstandard]

Eagle

Photo was removed!! "M5" was for uniform fittings, not insignia. It was either struck in error, or a fake. I'd put my money on the latter. It should DEFINITELY be a "M1" code.

[PaulMann]

my M1/8

Just thought while the subject was present, I'd post my kepi "bird".
Designed by A.H., I've read?
I'm curios to value of this marked example? ( guessing, around $100.00?)
(sorry the "thread starter" was a dud.)
Thanks in advance.
Pauli

[Military]

Photobucket removed the pic.

As for the Kepi eagle Wuffy just posted, the value is around US$45 to $75 depending on the condition and maker. The one you have is around US$50 IMO.