Waffen-SS M43 field cap FEEDBACK WANTED:

[herrgeezer]

Hello all.

I'm interested in this cap that is being offered at Grenadier Military Antiques Auctions site. It looks very good, but I tried to purchase one these caps a few years ago at the SOS. I was feeling very confident that it was original... thankfully I got some good advice from an advanced headgear collector before I left the hall and was able to get my money back. So i'm a little bit gun shy looking at this one.

Lot # : 541 - Waffen-SS M-43 Field Cap

Thank you in advance for your time and observations.

[Ian Hulley]

Insignia is A-ok

Ian

[BenVK]

If you're looking to purchase an SS field cap with a trapezoid, I would stick with the Dachau produced examples as they are relatively easy to authenticate and hold their value.

I wouldn't recommend any others without solid provenance or unless you really trust your own judgement.

[SgtB]

Insignia is A-ok Ian

Yes it is. But does it look like it's been on the cap for 71 years? Nope.
Look at the fold-over at the top. It's still rounded like it was just sewn down.
Which it was!

I'm sure now that I've called it out, it will soon be covered with a damp dish rag and steam-ironed. Oh well, that's the hobby we've chosen . . .

[herrgeezer]

Thank you both for your knowledgeable opinions on this cap. Much appreciated!

[AndyC]

Post some pictures for future reference



Andy

[AndyC]

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[Ian Hulley]

Yes it is. But does it look like it's been on the cap for 71 years? Nope.

I only commented on what I knew for a fact ... if I have to speculate I usually don't comment OR I state so quite clearly.

Ian

[SgtB]

I only commented on what I knew for a fact ... if I have to speculate I usually don't comment OR I state so quite clearly.
Ian

Opinions based on decades of experience are sometimes all we have in this hobby, my friend, and I have come to respect your opinion.

But that doesn't change mine . . .