M43 EM KM cap for review

[Buckliger]

both are stunning examples.

[madandi]

The eagle on Mayers cap is a known fake.

[Andy C.]

The eagle on Mayers cap is a known fake.

Yep!!

[Lenny W]

The eagle on Mayers cap is a known fake.

Which would raise the question are both caps of the same maker ? Looks like the same button holes and buttons as well

[Fred Green]

Hello,

I agree with all that the eagle on the mayer cap is a known reproduction. If the insignia is factory sewn and not through the liner is does not bode well for the cap.

I do not care for the eagle on the cap that started this thread either. This could be a foreign made eagle.

Fred

[Lenny W]

Hello,

I agree with all that the eagle on the mayer cap is a known reproduction. If the insignia is factory sewn and not through the liner is does not bode well for the cap.

I do not care for the eagle on the cap that started this thread either. This could be a foreign made eagle.

Fred

I didn't care for the eagle on the cap that started the thread as well Fred

[glaser]

Paukenslag cap buttons are not KM IMO, can we see a close-up of front and back of button please?

[Paukenschlag]

Here some close ups of the buttons

[Fred Green]

Hello,

While definitely not a KM/CA collector, I do not like this style of button. Is this an acceptable button on a period KM/CA enlisted man's M43 style cap?

Fred

[glaser]

I confirm that these are not KM buttons

[Paukenschlag]

So if the buttons are not genuine KM I may presume the whole cap might be a high end grade reproduction? (with original triangle attached)

[Paukenschlag]

Well were are the M43 experts?
Whats the verdict, is it a fake cap or not..

[GAMS1]

The buttons are never making a cap original or not ?
they could have been sewn later or period .
It's not because those are not KM buttons that those are not original on the cap as well ? Why not simply foreign made for example ?
I think the eagle is a bigger issue than the buttons .
For me the cap looks good and the story of a different darker feldgrau wool cloth is not really known ?
Nick

[Paukenschlag]

Well this becomes interesting. Imo the eagle on my cap is without any doubt original. This tread is on the originality of the cap. Indeed the construction looks convincing but imo in theory it is possible to reproduce a cap with 100% correct construction and with use of original materials.
So it surprises me that till now there hasn't been brought up arguments pro or contra the originality of this cap.

[Daniel.S]

The buttons are never making a cap original or not ?
they could have been sewn later or period .
It's not because those are not KM buttons that those are not original on the cap as well ? Why not simply foreign made for example ?
I think the eagle is a bigger issue than the buttons .
For me the cap looks good and the story of a different darker feldgrau wool cloth is not really known ?
Nick

I agree!