M43 on e-stand

[Crusader17]

Hi Guys,
I love this M43 that Frank is selling, but want the opinion of others. I don't own a Heer M43, and would love to add this one to my cap collection. Your comments are much appreciated.

Thanks
Bob F.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=505538

[besslein]

trap is resewn,the rest is ok

[Lenny W]

Original cap with post war re applied insignia you can see original thread where the factory applied insignia once was

[Frank O]

Original cap with post war re applied insignia you can see original thread where the factory applied insignia once was

With respect, Lenny, I am holding the cap in my hand right now and even with a magnifying glass I can't see any original insignia thread? The insignia is hand sewn but giving this cap the kiss of death and saying it was done post-war is perhaps unjust. If you can place an arrow or some mark where these threads are I would appreciate it. I recognize your knowledge base but I simply do not see any threads from a former insignia. -Frank

[Lenny W]

With respect, Lenny, I am holding the cap in my hand right now and even with a magnifying glass I can't see any original insignia thread? The insignia is hand sewn but giving this cap the kiss of death and saying it was done post-war is perhaps unjust. If you can place an arrow or some mark where these threads are I would appreciate it. I recognize your knowledge base but I simply do not see any threads from a former insignia. -Frank

here you go Frank you can see the thread also matches the caps construction as well

[Frank O]

Lenny-I have looked at that stitch under magnification and it is not a holdover stitch from the original insignia. The extra stitch in question is actually UNDER the construction seam and north of the top seam. Respectfully I do not see how that stitch could possibly be part of the insignia sewing process. There is another flaw in the factory construction seam a few centimetres further down that same seam. If you could hold the cap in hand with a lupe I respectfully think you might agree.

[Lenny W]

Lenny-I have looked at that stitch under maficatiognin and it is not a holdover stitch from the original insignia. The extra stitch in question is actually UNDER the construction seam and north of the top seam. Respectfully I do not see how that stitch could possibly be part of the insignia sewing process. There is another flaw in the factory construction seam a few centimetres further down that same seam. If you could hold the cap in hand with a lupe I respectfully think you might agree.

i will respectfully disagree with you Frank, that would be part of the FACTORYS construction process pics to follow

a killer example of a factory applied insignia do you see what i am talking about now NOTE: the stitching of the insignia




ps.picture of attached cap is from the Glenn M collection

[DennyB]

I would have to go along with Lenny on this one. The original machine sewn insignia was removed and replaced with the hand sewn insignia.
No one can say exactly when but all indications would point to a post war application.
Still a very nice cap.

[Crusader17]

Thank you

Thanks guys for all the comments. I am truly amazed at the massive amount of knowledge that the forum members possess.

I'm happy to say that I am the new owner of this fine cap. Thanks Frank for working this out with me.

Thanks to you all.

Bob