Converted Panzer M42 Fieldcap

[BenVK]

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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[90th Light]

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

[BenVK]

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

[90th Light]

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

[billbert]

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

[BenVK]

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?

[GAMS1]

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

[BenVK]

Hi Nick, by the looks of things, it would have had this combination.

[billbert]

That will possibly be easier to find than the T.....there was one on the estand not too long ago....Billbert

[derka]

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

Another one :



A very rare bird indeed.
derka

[Daniel.S]

very nice

Please show it with insignia later.