Panzer M43 cap for review

[richthofen_117]

Hello everyone,

Is this Pz M43 cap original? I have good feeling with it at first glance, then what is your thoughts? Any of your comments would be much appreciated.

Best regards, Yun

[richthofen_117]

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[GAMS1]

Nice cap !
Nick

[chainsawrich]

From what I can tell from the pictures it looks like it has a very good chance.

[B. N. Singer]

...Any of your comments would be much appreciated.

Best regards, Yun

I think the years spent collecting has made me too cynical; I do not care for it.

B. N. Singer

[Glenn McInnes]

Some things I like and there are some things that I don't like...That would be enough for me to pass on it.









Glenn

[Lenny W]

50/50 on this one I like the way the insignia is sewn on and details on it suggest its been seen quite a few years ago. Liner looks good and the markings but there are some other odd ball features that I don't like. If I was to put money down on a panzer m-43 cap this one would not be the one.

[OSS]

I can't quite put my finger on it but it doesn't strike me as a "one looker".

[billbert]

If I saw the identical rbn stamp style I might be persuaded..Billbert

[richthofen_117]

If I saw the identical rbn stamp style I might be persuaded..Billbert

So you mean the RbNr stamp is unreliable？

[richthofen_117]

Thanks Gents for your opinions, but can you point out the red flags on this cap? RbNr stamp or any other issues?

[billbert]

I would just like to see the same fonts in another period cap ..Billbert

[pauke]

I will note three details IMO that don't look correct. The bulky blanket thickness of the material gives the cap a strange puffy shape. The black tape sticking out excessively behind the back of the scallop. The obvious excessive wear to the lower edge of the gray loops. There are more.

[BPA-Paul]

There are some oddity's as members have mentioned, also that side shot-photo reminds me of a gebirgsjäger bergmutze (short/smaller bill) not something
you would see on a panzer m43 cap, just some of the things mentioned would make me pass, parts of the cap look good and other parts look off.

[MM1985]

I think the years spent collecting has made me too cynical; I do not care for it.

B. N. Singer

I'm with Mr. Singer on this one. I do not care for it.