Officers Wool M43 Cap

[Richard P]

Jim,

I have a question about the piping. Is it genuine metal metallic piping, or is it a synthetic coating that looks metallic with a cloth core and is not cold to the touch? Thanks,

Richard

[djpool]

Jim,

I have a question about the piping. Is it genuine metal metallic piping, or is it a synthetic coating that looks metallic with a cloth core and is not cold to the touch? Thanks,

Richard

Richard,
I believe its metallic. I tried to tell if its cold to the touch. Theres so little surface area that my test was inconclusive. Here are 2 detailed pics of the piping. As best I can tell you have metallic leaf? wrapped around individual strands of threads. These metallic threads are then woven into the cloth core.Very complex from what I can tell. I've burned tested the whole thing and its all natural fibers. Maybe a mix of rayon/wool. WR Jim

PS It looks more silver in the picture.To the naked eye it apppears silver/grey.

[djpool]

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[B. N. Singer]

Nothing new to report on these???????Billbert

What could be new Billy?

Everyone likes these examples, with the exception of one elder "fool" that just doesn't know any better!!

B. N. Singer

[Richard P]

Jim,

Thank you very much for posting the great detailed close up photos of the piping. Yours appears to be an even different type than I have encountered. They may prove very useful in my quest.

Richard

[Glenn McInnes]

Gent's,



Is it?....Could it be?


Pay particular attention to the top button hole on the front flaps,the button hole construction,field grey buttons and the insignia. Cut of the hat looks almost identical.





Glenn

[Glenn McInnes]

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[billbert]

Get the salt and pepper out BUT it sure as sh_t looks like the hat to me...Mr/s Mcinnes and Petz are now promoted to the honorary title of "DER SPEISS" in my book..Billbert
And yes I still love honor and respect a certain someone from Chicago area whom shall remain nameless.. Not that theres anything wrong with that..........

[Glenn McInnes]

Get the salt and pepper out BUT it sure as sh_t looks like the hat to me..

Same hat in my eyes as well Bill....No question in my mind.




Glenn

[Richard P]

My vote is that it certainly looks like photpgraphic proof has finally been found. Good job Glenn.

Richard P

[Mike Davis]

I'm looking forward to Mr Singer's comment.

[B. N. Singer]

I'm looking forward to Mr Singer's comment.

Very interesting, it does indeed appear to be Very Similar!

B. N. Singer

[Gerard/Relic Hunter]

Even in the old photo, the actual wool material of the cap, to me, appears to be the same. WOW.

Gerard