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    Converted Panzer M42 Fieldcap

    I just received this very cool Pz M42 cap that was period converted to make it into an M43. It's very salty but still in good condition and had a separate eagle and kokarde, now removed unfortunately. The edelweiss has been on there for a long time but there is evidence of a previous badge judging by the cut threads.

    Has anyone seen another converted Pz M42?
    It's the first one I've seen as far as I remember.
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            Originally posted by BenVK View Post

            Has anyone seen another converted Pz M42?
            It's the first one I've seen as far as I remember.
            Ben,

            have you got the book "Tiger 1 on the Western Front" by Jean Restayn ISBN 2 913 903 134 because on page 74 there is a well known picture of a Panzer NCO wearing a modified Panzer M42 like yours with goggles on it and a scarf round his neck.

            It could almost be your cap except that the half moon reinforcement stitch in the visor is closer to the edge,

            Chris

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              Hi Chris, I don't have that book, any chance of a scan?

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                Originally posted by BenVK View Post
                Hi Chris, I don't have that book, any chance of a scan?
                If no one else posts the picture here Ben,

                I will email it to you tomorrow,

                Chris

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                  #9
                  While not at all common...they are not UNHEARD of in advanced collections....CONGRATS !!
                  Billbert

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                    Thanks Bill, it wasn't cheap but worth every penny IMO, it's an absolute screamer!

                    Does anyone know of some suitable salty insignia for sale anywhere?

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                      #11
                      Rare cap !
                      The M42 side cap itself in black is already something hard to find !
                      So you are looking for a T badge M42 set in black ? And a worn one ... ?
                      Nick

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                        Hi Nick, by the looks of things, it would have had this combination.
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                          That will possibly be easier to find than the T.....there was one on the estand not too long ago....Billbert

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                            Originally posted by BenVK View Post
                            Hi Chris, I don't have that book, any chance of a scan?


                            Another one :



                            A very rare bird indeed.
                            derka

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                              #15
                              very nice

                              Please show it with insignia later.

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