M43 EM opinions

[Wolften]

I like....

[BenVK]

I would pass on it too. It's too perfect and doesn't give me the right vibes..

[B. N. Singer]

I could entertain doubts.

B. N. Singer

[John Huff]

I would pass on it too. It's too perfect and doesn't give me the right vibes..

I have a near identical hat ( no staining to the lining and a different font to the size stamp but a size 57) and agree with BenVK --- from the start it didn't give me the right vibes. Those of us who have handled original "one-lookers" know what these "vibes" are. If it is repro however (and I highly suspect it is) it is the most well constructed fake M43 that I have handled. Someone went through a lot of trouble -- and not for reenactors either. Post #8 is the most disturbing. I have never seen an original with this construction feature.

[Edelweiss]

Post #8 is the most disturbing. I have never seen an original with this construction feature.

Just commenting this very point, and this very point only : I did, on a 100 % original cap. So as far as I'm concerned, I would consider this feature as a red flag, instead of a deadly and definitive give-away.

[Volkbert]

This weekend I was on a family holiday in Paris so I just see the comments. That's no good news! It's hard to aquire a good M43. I had several discussed here and all no goodies.

Has this cap a feature that some of you say No good immediately or is it the overall look and feeling? I appreciate all opinions and try to learn on these. I hope someone can help me further.

[Edelweiss]

It's hard to aquire a good M43.

Very, very true by now, unfortunately... That's mainly why today, the collectors who have at least one good M.43 cap tend to be slightly reluctant to let it go.

Has this cap a feature that some of you say No good immediately or is it the overall look and feeling?

The overall look is here damn good, and the cap is clearly made to deceive. But regarding the feeling, one can only get it with a hands-on ; except maybe concerning what Ben was talking about : the "too perfect" look and the "lack of vibes".

Nevertheless, several more "materialistic" (understand less "subjective") features are good clues here ; but pointing them out in an open forum will have only one result : seeing them corrected on the next batchs to come. So, I would instead take a look at some good photos of one lookers in the "Let's see your M.43 caps" thread (cloth, sewings, liner, insigna) and compare them with the same shown here : with a little bit of patience and the same amount of observation and perspicacity, I'm sure you'll get your answers.

[Lucky Duck]

I agree with Ben its just "too perfect" for a general issue EM piece.

When you look at the unquestionable pieces, you have a perceptible feeling the original makers were in a rush to make as many as possible, under conditions which probably weren't the best...

... but still within certain parameters of quality, using certain materials also not the best, but also within certain parameters...

... that only experience can tell you.

Now, had this cap been an attempt at an officer M-43, I'd bet there would be less agreement here. Something to keep in mind.

HTH
Ray

[Glenn McInnes]

Now, had this cap been an attempt at an officer M-43, I'd bet there would be less agreement here. Something to keep in mind.

HTH
Ray

My opinion of it would still remain the same




Glenn

[Volkbert]

Thanks again for the opinions. I keep on looking for a M43 cap and study original examples. And post pics on this forum of course.

I'll be back

[Edelweiss]

I'll be back

I'm sure you will, and with a killer.

To give you some more "eye inspiration", here's one among those I let go : not that minty, but very viby.