SS m43 field cap repaired

[HowardC]

Can I please get opinions on these limited photos sent to me. Trap has been resewn through the cap at what point??? Interior repairs but is the trap a good one and the cap legit so perhaps the components are okay? Thanks guy's SS 43 repaired 5.png SS 43 repaired 6.png SS 43 repaired 2.png SS 43 repaired 3.png SS 43 repaired 4.png SS 43 repaired.png

[BenVK]

The trapezoid seems to be an original and the cap might have a chance but the photos are terrible.

[HowardC]

I know Ben, thanks though. Trying to acquire better pics

[BenVK]

I feel your pain, crap photos are a pet peeve of mine especially when they come from a seller of an item I'm interested in buying.

[HowardC]

Finally better pics! ss 43 cap 10.png ss 43 cap 9.png ss 43 cap5.png SS 43 cap.png ss 43 cap 11.png ss 43 cap 8.png ss 43 cap 2.png ss 43 cap 3.png ss 43 cap 7.png

[HowardC]

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[HowardC]

Anybody????

[RobertE]

Howard, as you said all original components. The key photo will be a good close-up on the inside stitching on the trap. The answer to how long it's been there will be told by the amount of sweat on the threads of that trap - that much interior liner wear and sweat discoloration should be apparent on the lower part of the trap too.

Good luck!

regards,

Robert

[HowardC]

Robert, that's a great assessment. Here is a pic of the interior. We already know it was replaced but likely after a lot of the wear happened I assume. ss 43 cap 4.png

[drbill]

Original heer m-43 with period original wss trap sewn through liner, most likely replaced post war. My opinion!

[RobertE]

From that photo, I agree the trap is very likely added after the war. At least the previous owner didn't try to rip into that nicely worn liner to hide his work!

regards, Robert