An interesting pair of Waffen SS M43 caps

[90th Light]

So, are there any other caps in the collections of the members with these features?

Hello Mike,

well we certainly have one of those SS M43's here. This is complete with eagle, skull, grommets and sweat band. The cap has had a bit of wear however, thus the makers mark is almost impossible to read.

Will dig it out as soon as I get a chance and ask ebony to post some images on this thread,

Chris

[Richard P]

Hello Mike,

well we certainly have one of those SS M43's here. This is complete with eagle, skull, grommets and sweat band. The cap has had a bit of wear however, thus the makers mark is almost impossible to read.

Will dig it out as soon as I get a chance and ask ebony to post some images on this thread,

Chris

It will be very interesting to see if the insignia is all whip stitched on too. Maybe that is the way this maker was doing it. I do remember seeing the one Don had in person and made a mental note of that stitching.

Mike...Thanks for showing them.

Richard

[norge]

Hi Mike, nice talking with you at the sos.
Those 2 ss caps rocks!! I have seen 2 other very like them in scandinavian collections.
Thanks for showing them.
Regards
Gisle

[Lenny W]

really a great cap had this one in hand at the SOS and for me at least, no question on the authenticity of this wonderful cap thumb sup

[Panzergrenadiere71]

Never seen two examples like those but they are wonderful

[Mike Davis]

Nice looking caps Mike. What is your opinion about the insignia application? Jacques

There is no doubt in my mind that the insignia for both is factory sewn. That view was reinforced by finding the second example, with essentiually the same sewing method used, 35+ years later.

[Mike Davis]

Many thanks for the comments gentlemen.

Gisle, is there any possibility of seeing photos of the caps you mentioned that now reside in Norwegian collections?

[norge]

Many thanks for the comments gentlemen.

Gisle, is there any possibility of seeing photos of the caps you mentioned that now reside in Norwegian collections?

Here is the only one i could post pics of Mike. (have only those 2 pics.)
Gisle

[Mike Davis]

Thank you Gisle

[Luca Ongaro]

This is a very interesting thread but I can not help you with this maker, is the first time I see examples like these.
Luca

[wisches]

This is a very interesting thread but I can not help you with this maker, is the first time I see examples like these even if I have a nice GJ example in italian wool with frontal insignias.
Luca

luca.
can we see your example?, even if not same maker
would be great to keep this thread going with nice original caps, especially if slightly away from the 'norm'
great caps gentelmen.....
wisches

[pieand]

Not the same cap, but also with badly applied insignias

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