SS M43 - Thoughts?

[josh105]

Any thoughts on this one - it has me convinced other than the skull on the front looks a little rubbish... Perhaps that is typical wear? The hat itself seems to be good!

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[josh105]

I think it's a good cap - but wouldn't mind some opinions!

Some better close ups:

[billbert]

Hat..good..most likely Italian made..insignia real..Stands a chance of being AOK..Billbert

[Ian Hulley]

The insignia are original but re-applied ..... possibly from a fez. You need the M43 experts to weigh in on the cap itself. (no disrespect Bilbert )

Ian

[drbill]

I like hat and insignia!!! Agree with Bilbert!

[Andy C.]

Good cap, insignia, but TK looks re-applied? IMO

[josh105]

Thank-you all.

I will take some very detailed close ups when I am back home on Wednesday and present them in this thread. Any angles/closeups that would be especially helpful?

[josh105]

Skull Detail:

[josh105]

Eagle detail:

[josh105]

Eagle backside:

[billbert]

While I understand the ragged edges on the skull could be fez removed..It also could be repeated wear while a helmets worn over also..JMHO Billbert

[90th Light]

While I understand the ragged edges on the skull could be fez removed..It also could be repeated wear while a helmets worn over also..JMHO Billbert

or googles

Chris

[Ian Hulley]

To me both are re-applied but as the gentlemen collectors we are we will agree to disagree

Ian