My new M43 cap

[1corps]

Nick, the wool IMO is not Italian but I could be wrong. The date is definitely1942 and I understand the M43 caps were first produced in late 42 but not fully in production until 1943. I have seen and heard of a few dated in 42. Unusual I agree. I got this from a very well respected member of our forum who specializes in cloth headgear so I feel great about the info I received about it. The marking is P42 and I was told Posen is the maker. Anyone ever heard of a maker by that name? Thanks for your info and I appreciate your comments. Mike.

Based on the color and appearance of the wool, that is Italian wool, right?
Italy surrendered in September 1943 when their material became available during the German occupation...
This M43 pattern could not have a 1942 date if its Italian wool and the style of hat was introduced in 1943. Isn't the date 1943?
Nice hat otherwise!
BTW Posen is a city in (occupied) Poland, not a maker name.

[1corps]

Daniele, thanks for your kind words. The cap is a great one even with the re-applied insignia. Mike.

[Lenny W]

Based on the color and appearance of the wool, that is Italian wool, right?
Italy surrendered in September 1943 when their material became available during the German occupation...
This M43 pattern could not have a 1942 date if its Italian wool and the style of hat was introduced in 1943. Isn't the date 1943?
Nice hat otherwise!
BTW Posen is a city in (occupied) Poland, not a maker name.

hi nick actually the color leans more towards green and its not italian wool it's (tricotine) almost behaves like a knit on the underside and is definetally marked "42" i have had a few over the years with a late "42" date the cap features all the goodies you would want in an original cap ,and yes P-Posen would be the depot stamp OF NOTE: the nice pinched look it has and retains the shape a salty cap with a been there look

[1corps]

Lenny, thanks for the info and thanks for clearing up the Posen question!! Mike.

[BPA-Paul]

Very nice cap Mr Corps....

[1corps]

Very nice cap Mr Corps....

Thanks Paul!!!

[1corps]

Based on the color and appearance of the wool, that is Italian wool, right?
Italy surrendered in September 1943 when their material became available during the German occupation...
This M43 pattern could not have a 1942 date if its Italian wool and the style of hat was introduced in 1943. Isn't the date 1943?
Nice hat otherwise!
BTW Posen is a city in (occupied) Poland, not a maker name.

Nick, I didn't realize how bad my lighting was....sorry! Mike.

[NickG]

Nick, I didn't realize how bad my lighting was....sorry! Mike.

Yeah it looked Italian based on the lighting (at least to me) anyway congrats on an early M43,
which is 1942 dated stamped, which is indeed possible! Good score!

[1corps]

Yeah it looked Italian based on the lighting (at least to me) anyway congrats on an early M43,
which is 1942 dated stamped, which is indeed possible! Good score!

Nick, thanks for the kind words!! I really appreciate and value your comments! I definitely learned to pay more attention to lighting because it can be make photos misleading. Thanks again!! Mike.