SS cap

[greg1878]

Hi guys, this is well out of my area, I believe the insignia is fine, but what about the cap???
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers - Greg

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[jayjay198666]

Hi, does not have the SS false piping

[greg1878]

Thanks Jamie, I have been told privately it is a Frankenstein.
Cheers - Greg

[popskipa]

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[jacquesf]

A nice cap, on sale at www.militarychest.com

Why would you say that, yours? J

[greg1878]

Why would you say that, yours? J

Yes it is Popskipa's website, I have just been PMd by him, chastising me for posting photos without his permission on the forum.
A bit strange I thought from a fellow Forum member......
Greg

[jayjay198666]

Thanks Jamie, I have been told privately it is a Frankenstein.
Cheers - Greg

no problem mate

[Daniel.S]

Yes it is Popskipa's website, I have just been PMd by him, chastising me for posting photos without his permission on the forum.
A bit strange I thought from a fellow Forum member......
Greg

after taking a quick look, i would advise to be very careful if someone intends to buy any headgear there.

[popskipa]

This thread was pointed out to me by a collector friend. The cap belongs to me and is advertised for sale on the website I share with a fellow collector: www.militarychest.com

Initially I was unhappy about the thread as I feel permission should have been sought before posting images from the website, a clear infringement of copyright and good manners.

However I have owned this cap for many years and in my opinion, and opinion shared by others who have examined it, feel it is a nice original example.

The Military Chest website is a vehicle for two ageing collectors to sell their collections. We are not dealers buying to resell at a profit, quite the opposite, we are collectors who are fed up with the excessive fees charged by auctioneers, dealers commission, and restrictions of eBay. The website is a relatively cheap and easy method for us to dispose of our collections direct to fellow collectors.

Enjoy the hobby, Keith

[clestuff]

Ok, I'll say what many may be thinking and its not meant to impede on somebody's sale. To me, it looks like an "original" Coastal Artillery cap with "original" SS insignia re-applied after being removed from another cap. A cap made from various parts is often referred to as a "Frankenstein". I base this on the shabby looking edges on both eagle and skull, and the lack of false piping. Not to mention the inner stamp. I personally like to see just a size stamp on an SS cap. When skull and eagle was added is anybody's guess. Was this cap issued to somebody in the SS? I don't think so. This is my opinion based on the photos I see.