Coastal Artillery M43

[Troy101]

This hat came with a group of other KM and CA hats. The eagle is the stick pin type. There's a faint size stamp inside. Are the buttons the correct type and is it CA or something else ?

[Troy101]

buttons

[Troy101]

adler

[Troy101]

inside

[Troy101]

a little closer

[BROBS]

buttons to me do not look correct?

I am far from an expert though.

any pictures inside?

[Troy101]

no sorry, didn't get any inside the front yet.

[billbert]

I think the hat is Italian made...it looks all were Gi bring backs....Billbert..

[BROBS]

Could be why the buttons look odd to me.

Nice!!!

[Troy101]

yes Bilbert the whole lot of KM hats came from the same GI

[billbert]

Those Buttons are often used on Italian made m43s....Billbert

Ps sent you an email....

[Troy101]

got it and replied

[Dennis S]

Yes , italian wool and herringbone interior . Probably made by Berven Padova as generic heer or km with Kriegsmarine badge added .
Any sign of cockade and eagle removed?

See here another example : http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ghlight=Berven

[GAMS1]

Typical italian made cap but not by Berven Padova as they are different .
Eagle added at a time ,not period ?
Nick