M43 Luftwaffe Cap RFN'numbered

[Luftwaffe44]

Hi guys,
Just added this cap to my collection. Looks like a fine original, not messed with m43 cap. The trapezoid looks original sewed to me. What do you think?
Thanks!

[Glenn McInnes]

Yes,all original.IMO.






Glenn

[Luftwaffe44]

Original sewed too? That's quite important for me Thanks!

[Glenn McInnes]

Original sewed too? That's quite important for me Thanks!

It certainly looks to be.




Glenn

[piw]

Originally sewn

[Lenny W]

insignia looks period applied to me as well.and is the correct (most common) insignia found on that particular type of lufty cap

[LOTHRINGEN]

nice one !

[John Hodgin]

I think this type is more rare and interesting than other 43s, really like the woven fabric.

[Luftwaffe44]

Thanks a lot guys!

@ John: very nice cap! Is your cap also marked RFN?

[John Hodgin]

@ John: very nice cap! Is your cap also marked RFN?

Thanks, actually have two of these, one mint, and one with wear and sweat staining to the lining. Both have HBT linings and are RFN marked.

[Luftwaffe44]

Nice to see that HBT lining, are there any other m43 cap manufacturers that used this hbt lining? Never seen it in a different maker cap.

[John Hodgin]

Nice to see that HBT lining, are there any other m43 cap manufacturers that used this hbt lining? Never seen it in a different maker cap.

This is the only M43 I am familiar with which has an HBT lining. However, some Italian manufactured Luftwaffe M41 caps have green HBT linings.