Luft officers M43 cap, real deal?

[Dion]

Hey Guys,

I would really appreciate any comments on this cap. I bought it some years back without any insignia. I restored it with an officers luft eagle and stored it in my display, however, I thought I`d get it out and ask for some opinions on it

Sorry bout the pics, but I had to use a flash as it was indoors at night.

Many thanks in advance.

Dion

[Dion]

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[Dion]

As can be seen on the pics, it has a partial leather sweatband and has no markings anywhere I can see. I guess if this one was tailor made, it would`nt have any markings?

[Dion]

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[Lenny W]

hi Dion how about a clear close up of the insignia and the piping please

[Dion]

Hi Lenny,

Herewith the requested pics. Sorry its taken so long
I hope these are better detailed as they were taken in daylight conditions.

Dion

[Dion]

close up of piping

[Dion]

close up of the button holes

[Dion]

Any ideas guys??

Dion

[Lenny W]

tough one with out having it in hand the insignia look crudly reapplied and some damage under the bird perhaps a removed cockade ?

[BenVK]

I'd say early post war.

[Dion]

I'd say early post war.

Hi Ben,

If I may ask, what do you base your answer on?

Dion

[Soldat de Fer]

Hello
The inside appears to be artificially aged , looks like someone "dirtied" the inside to make it look used , still the leather has no traces of sweat , based on this I would not buy it .
Regards
P-Y

[John Huff]

tough one with out having it in hand the insignia look crudly reapplied and some damage under the bird perhaps a removed cockade ?

The eagle was reapplied as stated. I am skeptical of Luft officer's M43's but I think it shows promise...