I would like opinions on this cap which (if original) seems to pre-date the M43 cap by a few years. I have shown the eagle before but not the full cap. Thanks!
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There are no grommets... -
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The stamps, which are faint and hard to photograph are:
L.B.A.B. 41
57
and a company name which is difficult to make out.
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Well John, the insignia is authentic. The cap's button is atypical as is the lack of grommets. An early cap as this would also likely have a cotton lining. This is one I would like to see in person.
Regards,
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I believe Jos has shown one with a similar button on Post 60 of this thread -- although his has grommets..
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I believe the zig zag stitching of the cockade is rather unusual isn't it?HCComment
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Less common for sure Harry, but some cockade were indeed applied this way.Originally posted by hcliffe View PostEsse Quam VideriComment
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Looks like a nice original cap.
Have wear on the right spot.
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I never have quite figured this out but there is a billed luftwaffe cap for the sports kit listed in the clothing regs.. this may well be in the bergmutze style and go even earlier than the 1941 date.. I LIKE your cap more than I dont ...Billbert
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Looks like the female version of the billed cap. But, should not have the cockade.Comment
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Tell you what John, go ahead and send it down here to North Carolina and then you want have to worry about it anymore
I'm no expert, but I like this one, Alex
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