another M43 panzer cap

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5 Panzer M40 sidecap wool nap/ pile. Not easy to photograph

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6 Panzer M40 sidecap wool nap/ pile. Not easy to photograph

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7 Panzer M40 sidecap wool nap/ pile. Not easy to photograph

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8 Panzer M40 sidecap wool nap/ pile. Not easy to photograph

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Explanation for post numbers 57 to 64,

Chris

Hello OSS,

I agree with your observation in terms of the Panzer M43 which started this thread. The point that you raise also crossed my mind. The Panzer M40 sidecap which I have posted however, has all its nap/ pile in tact in the areas which are not exposed.

When I get a chance, I will take some pictures with the flap pulled down so the intact pile can be seen. The cap was sewn together at the top, to give it a "jaunty" look. This stitching has now come apart and thus the intact pile can also be seen at the top of the cap where it has been folded together.

The distinctive weave pattern of the cloth is clearly apparent in the exposed areas of my cap but not so apparent in the unexposed areas where the nap/ pile still remain. My one has had a lot of use but sadly, it was also washed by the veteran's wife to clean it before I got it,

Chris

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Another interesting panzer M43 made of this type of cloth/ wool mix http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=633707

Chris

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2 Another interesting panzer M43 made of this type of cloth/ wool mix,

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3 Another interesting panzer M43 made of this type of cloth/ wool mix,

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4 Another interesting panzer M43 made of this type of cloth/ wool mix,

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5 Another interesting panzer M43 made of this type of cloth/ wool mix,

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[LuckyStrike23]

I saw it and for me - I have not the smallest doubt that this hat is original

[ccfc]

What a really interesting thread and although I have nothing to add due to this being outside my area of so-called expertise, i'm looking forward to see how this one pans out.

I do like to see someone challenge an item if they feel it's incorrect and I also like to see someone defend what they feel is correct but what really "grinds my gears" is some of the larger collectors just shouting "fake" because an item isn't textbook.

I work in an industry where an product that we have manufactured for several years has had many tweaks, new bits, improved bits and bits made cheaper since it's first incarnation and I don't doubt that the cloth and metals for uniforms and badges didn't either from the same manufacturers over that nine or ten year period.

As a novice to cloth items I don't profess to know enough to give an educated opinion but I think that there is enough examples posted of this type of cloth to warrant giving it a second thought.

Lee

[madandi]

I would like to add a foto of my black sidecap.
I have no idea what it is.

[Kreager]

Guess what folks, the original M43 cap that started this thread is still for sale. Interesting after all these years and at 1350 euro it's not flying off the shelf.

[Adam S.]

Guess what folks, the original M43 cap that started this thread is still for sale. Interesting after all these years and at 1350 euro it's not flying off the shelf.

Link please.