Let's all "Gung-ho"and discuss this M43 Einheitsfeldmutze

[derspiess63]

Just glad Manny you posted the right details of the cap. You know your stuff...


Glenn

Have you seen the "finishing touch" Glenn?

[Glenn McInnes]

Not sure if I know what you mean Manny


Glenn

[derspiess63]

Not sure if I know what you mean Manny


Glenn

Move to the PM area!

[TONY Q.W.]

I beleive that this cap is overloaded with features, it's like saying, here, are you looking for this little detail, there you go, are you looking for that little detail, there you go and so on and so on. On top of it, to make sure it's extra convincing it gives you a "bonus" of a zigzag stitching on the reverse of the visor. Whoa, I'm original

Collectors be alert!!!

Tony

[Glenn McInnes]

Yep Tony I agree with you 100%!! PM sent,


Glenn

[derspiess63]

I beleive that this cap is overloaded with features, it's like saying, here, are you looking for this little detail, there you go, are you looking for that little detail, there you go and so on and so on. On top of it, to make sure it's extra convincing it gives you a "bonus" of a zigzag stitching on the reverse of the visor. Whoa, I'm original

Collectors be alert!!!

Tony

Amen to that Tony!...but it ain't the "detail"

[derspiess63]

. On top of it, to make sure it's extra convincing it gives you a "bonus" of a zigzag stitching on the reverse of the visor. Whoa, I'm original

Collectors be alert!!!

Tony

And that ZZ stitching is the only seam which is made with a different thread!

[Jos L C]

BUT..is it a fake ?
If fake ,point it out what features are wrong..,we all like to know..

Jos.

[derspiess63]

BUT..is it a fake ?

Jos.

no.....it's a REPRO!

[Jos L C]

Ahh ,that's different though..

Nice repro.. ,good one though..

The sickness of this all is that caps like this are made :

1. to deceive.. ( oh no ,you're wrong... )

2. we're making these for reenactors and museums..

3.Reenactors are so glad having stuff in the field that's 99.7 % like a original..

So,the're faking matches,soap socks,condoms,toothpaste,buttons,needles,laces,par ahelmets,toiletpaper,etc..'cause reenactors need the almost 100 % stuff..
Funny thing is that those same reenactors get burned with artificial aged goodies for their collection etc,etc...
it's a spiral...it don't match IMO ,collecting and encouraging the fake business to do a better job than before..
Oh hell ,what do I know...life is complicated..
I would've thought to get rid of them fakers instead of buying good and fake stuff of them.

Sorry ,little frustration came up...I've pills for that...

Jos.

[derspiess63]

Ahh ,that's different though..

Nice repro.. ,good one though..

Jos.

One of the best money can buy Jos!
Good nite buddies!
Manny

[Glenn McInnes]

no.....it's a REPRO!

No need to futher educate the "bad guys"

Trust us, it is bad.

Glenn

[derspiess63]

No need to futher educate the "bad guys"

Trust us, it is bad.

Glenn

Behave yourself...don't pick your nose...eat your broccoli and tomorrow we'll tell you more Jos!No....Feld tell our good friend Jos a thing or three about this M43,or,better still,forward him our emails!
Good nite buddies!
Manny

[Jos L C]

I wasn't finished yet...,scroll up !


Jos.

[Glenn McInnes]

Jos,

These caps are made to deceive not for reenactors. It is my understanding that this guy has been making on average 30 per year (maybe more)over the last say 10 years and they are slowly moving into the US a European markets. Not only enlisted caps but officers as well made from original doeskin/wool material etc, etc. in all branches of service, I have seen them hands on and they are very well done

As original material is getting harder to find these days it will hopefully make it harder for these creeps to peddle their wares to unsuspecting collectors in the future.

Glenn