Comparing Heer black Panzer M43 caps

[Mike Davis]

I hope the photos are of interest and invite comment and posting of similar caps. Many thanks to Panzer Bob and frank2far for making their caps available.<O

[LeeG]

Great thread Mike. Here are my two examples, both seen on this forum before.

The example on the left is a Lago made example with non-regular heavy plastic buttons; while it is not 'textbook' I am happy with it as are others on the forum.

The example on the right is textbook and was posted just the other day.

[LeeG]

Here is the inside of the caps.

[Kreager]

Great thread idea, wonderful examples, thanks for sharing them with us

[piw]

Lovely caps - not seen one with small black pebble buttons before - very informative.

[billbert]

Them there is the good ones..thanks for sharing...Billbert

[Paul McKee]

Great thread and an excellent photo reference. This is one of those threads I'll save a PDF of for future reference. Thanks for posting!

Paul

[Daniele C]

this thread should be pinned

[ErichK]

In a sea of fakes, it is refreshing to see the real deal!

[jacquesf]

Very enlightening. Thank you for making the effort to post this thread. Jacques

[Raven26]

Mike,

Thanks for the opportunity to handle other original black M43 caps. From your exmples to Bob's and Lee's, it has been a rare opportunity.

Regards,

Frank

[Glenn McInnes]

Great hats!!



And as an example that they were produced in the same factories here is a lowly green type from the same maker as Panzer Bob's.





Glenn

[Glenn McInnes]

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[PANZERPIONIERE]

Stupendous!
I have been looking for one of these caps to go with this, Glenn, that FG cap would also work! Steve

[djpool]

I certainly can't get enough of M4 Caps. Definately my favorite. Here are my two examples.Jim