M43 Luftwaffe cap 1944

[Agrigento]

Hi,

Just bought this one and think it's a nice one.
There is still a faint shadow visible from an edelweiss and also some loose thread.
The insignia doens't pertrude the linning and is clearly handsewn.

What do you guys think, thanks in advance

Kind regards,
Harald

[Agrigento]

[Glenn McInnes]

Original hat,replaced insignia.IMO










Glenn

[Agrigento]

[Agrigento]

Hi Glenn,

Yes it was also my first thouht, but when you look at the linning there is no sign of any thread that goes true. Also the edelweiss that has been removed seemes to have been sewn with the same thread.

One of the front buttons has been replaced with an army one so this one certainly has been used, also the neckcover has been sewn on to the side of the cap.

Kind regards,
Harald

[Glenn McInnes]

Hi Glenn,

Yes it was also my first thouht, but when you look at the linning there is no sign of any thread that goes true. Also the edelweiss that has been removed seemes to have been sewn with the same thread.

One of the front buttons has been replaced with an army one so this one certainly has been used, also the neckcover has been sewn on to the side of the cap.

Kind regards,
Harald

This is how I would expect the insignia to be sewn from this maker.


http://www.virtualgrenadier.com/sale_item.php?iid=956




Best regards
Glenn

[Agrigento]

Hi Glenn,

Yes indeed, you are right I have it in hands and probably the insignia is replaced.
Still very happy with it, found it today at a local flea market underneath the table

Kind regards,
Harald

[Richard T]

This is how I would expect the insignia to be sewn from this maker.

http://www.virtualgrenadier.com/sale_item.php?iid=956

Best regards
Glenn

Richard

[Willi Z.]

This is how I would expect the insignia to be sewn from this maker.


http://www.virtualgrenadier.com/sale_item.php?iid=956

Best regards
Glenn

Sharp cap!

[beufighter]

This is how I would expect the insignia to be sewn from this maker.


http://www.virtualgrenadier.com/sale_item.php?iid=956




Best regards
Glenn

wish i'd seen that before it was sold very nice cap

[Lenny W]

Nice original cap with the proper insignia for this maker but as Glenn mention it has been replaced

[Agrigento]

Thanks alot guys for the expertise, I also had the gut feeling that the insignia had been replaced, you guys confirmed .

The edelweiss could have been there if I understand correctly there were luftwaffe gebirgsjäger units.

Kind regards,
Harald

[Agrigento]

Thanks alot guys for the expertise, I also had the gut feeling that the insignia had been replaced, you guys confirmed .

The edelweiss could have been there if I understand correctly there were luftwaffe gebirgsjäger units.

Kind regards,
Harald

[BPA-Paul]

As Glenn mentioned I would only want to see this type of insignia application by this maker as well.

Luft Trap 1.jpg

Luft Trap 2.jpg

[Zauberflöte]

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The edelweiss could have been there if I understand correctly there were luftwaffe gebirgsjäger units.

Kind regards,
Harald

Yes it could have, although of course these where not actual Gebirgsjäger. Initially LW Flak units etc that where stationed in mountain areas where issued the so called Bergmutze with single button. Later photos show the Edelweiss sometimes being worn by such units when wearing a M43 cap (and also on the Bergmutze for that matter). This was a personal choice.