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cap open for discusion as requested by the seller,looking for opinions please thanks.
cap open for discusion as requested by the seller,looking for opinions please thanks.
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DRK cap with issues (I believe) on estand
In comparison with the e-stand DRK side cap with questionable insignia, here are the 2 recognized DRK hat ovals (right 1st pattern front mounted, left 2nd pattern side mounted, both executed in the standard BeVo weave. Your felt like embroidered version is in my eyes a very poor attempt to copy the BeVo 2nd pattern DRK oval... On top of that its not even done a true oval shape... (and as far as I know these only came in BeVo you see...)
To strengthen my case your embroidered version is not even listed at all in Angolia's DRK book...(reference p.252) Not a good sign I think...sorry! The cap cockade (roundel) also appears to be made in a similar questionable felt like material with a bullseye emboidered directly on it!
DRK cockades were either embroidered round shape (like LW) or BeVo woven square style (like WH). Yours is a mix of the 2 made with incorrect materials
I am not saying that because something is not referenced in a book that its automatically not OK, but in this case unfortunately I have strong feelings...
I hope I'm wrong and perhaps somebody else will have faith in it... but for that kind of money I would want this style verified and I also want to learn in the event it prooves to be a ligit style... (felt like DRK oval) for me unknown and questionable...
Thanks and good luck!Last edited by NickG; 11-25-2007, 12:59 AM. -
Nick, those are nice caps you've illustrated as examples. I don't collect cloth caps anymore. I still have them though. That front mounted 1st pattern must be a tough one to find indeed. The only pattern DRK caps I ever found in Germany many years ago were of the side mounted, or so called 2nd type.
Have never seen anything like the insignia, or markings to the inside liner before shown on the DRK cap for sale. Will be interesting to read other opinions on it.Comment
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surely they aren't faking these....?Comment
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another
This one is "transitional"... as it has 1st model and 2nd model traitsComment
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M43 Drk
Here's a cool 1944 dated M43 DRK cap. The cockade is not standard on M43's but looks cool!!!Last edited by NickG; 11-25-2007, 01:00 AM.Comment
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and finally my DRK visor
and finally my DRK visor, enlisted style with officer's quality wool body!!!Comment
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The cap on the e-stand:
Not for my collection.Comment
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Yep you guys were right! Here is some photos under a black light, it also failed the burn test.Comment
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Now they are faking DRK overseas caps?! Talk about a limited market...NEC SOLI CEDITComment
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You'll be surprized! I just stumbled on this site today! Crazy!!Originally posted by stonemint View Post
http://www.the-bunker.com/german/headgear_3.htmlComment
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