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From the fotos I believe its a correct late war cap with handsewn last ditch 44-45 insignia.. people dont like handsewn BUT there are original just like that..JMHO Billbert
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Count me as one who doesn't like handsewn on late caps. The idea was to speed production, not hinder it.Originally posted by billbert View PostFrom the fotos I believe its a correct late war cap with handsewn last ditch 44-45 insignia.. people dont like handsewn BUT there are original just like that..JMHO Billbert Comment
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Careful there Johnny, Very Uncommon, but they did exist (however this is likely not one of them).Originally posted by John Huff View Post
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Gents,
Thanks for the replies. My buddy posted the photo for me...before I figured out how to do it myself. Thanks Strangelove. I am certainly not an expert, but are we sure the insignia is hand sewn? Up close it looks machinesewn; though it is sloppy looking. Many thanks for your expertise. It's funny, but I had this cap relegated to the "dustbin" corner of my "War Room" before I came to this forum. Thanks for the great information!
Best Regards, Ardire
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i am not a big fan of this cap from these picturesGive a man an opinion and you feed him for a day,
teach a man to use the "search" function on the WAF and you feed him for a lifetime.Comment
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No fan of hand-sewn traps. Count me as doubtful on the cap until I see more photos. Why does the nap appear worn behind the buttons, but there is nap on the outside?Alitur vitium vivitque tegendoComment
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Insignia appears to be machine sewn. I like the looks of it and the lining material but find it odd that there is no RB# (there might be traces above the size stamp)
GlennLast edited by Glenn McInnes; 05-15-2008, 07:05 PM."A Man's Got to Know His Limitations"Comment
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I own a handsewn late war cap..gotten from a Vet who brought 10 m43 s back from munich area army depo.. I think there were 5 tropical and 5 wool.. Billbert
One of the caps was the ****tiest orange brown bad dye job that you ll ever see..but was presseed to service.. No, It wasnt org todt...Comment
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Just wanted to chime in on this one, I have owned an original M43 with period hand-applied insignia. You know it when you have one. Very distinct and well done.
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