Soliciting Opinions on OT M-43

[stonemint]

Gents:

As you all know, I am a proud "visor geek" and gladly admit my limitations when it comes to almost everything else TR--and this includes M-43s.
Since the Org. Todt did not have a visor (except for Speer), I am forced to enter the hitherto unknown realm of the M-43, which I just purchased, and it looks 100% to me, but I'd like a second, third or 4th opinion:

[stonemint]

Side view:

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Top--no seam in the top panel:

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Interior:

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I don't know if you M-43 guys are as hung-up on under the hood shots as we are, but here goes:

[stonemint]

Only markings--"Org. Todt", and below Wiesbaden with the size (56)--I have to believe this is a "depot-queen."

[stonemint]

Aside from a DAK M-41, this is the first true M-43 I have ever had in 30 years of collecting (such is the power of the visor). Anyway, if anyone has any opinions, or OT caps to post, please add to the thread!

[B. N. Singer]

I have "Zilch" interest in Org. Todt but the hat looks OK to me. Although the EM ones that I have seen have had a half and Not a full leather sweat band.

B. N. Singer

[Glenn McInnes]

Nice officers version,looks unissued.




Glenn

[stonemint]

Thanks, guys--after this cap, I think I may be coming down with a case of "M-43 fever!"

[B. N. Singer]

...I think I may be coming down with a case of "M-43 fever!"

If it gets worse see a doctor, otherwise best of luck!

B. N. Singer

[John Huff]

Thanks, guys--after this cap, I think I may be coming down with a case of "M-43 fever!"

That's what we need! Another guying chasing M-43's!

[hcliffe]

Check out this one Stonemint. It is a nice EM Todt M43 hat on a dealer site. I have handled this hat and it is right IMO.
http://www.jessensrelics.com/item405.html