M42 to 43 conversion

[jacquesf]

I have always wanted one of these and got really lucky to get a jager one. J

[jacquesf]

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[jacquesf]

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[BenVK]

PM sent

[jacquesf]

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[jacquesf]

I have had some comments on this hat by pm and would appreciate some further opinions. Thanx J

[derka]

Jacque,

I checked in my files, it seems the "72" lago maker is the only exemple wich uses the marking "mützen lago wien".
The 8 others lago makers from this area i have pics to compare use "wienner mützen lago".
But i have pics of another unmodified "72" M42 wich use the same markings as your's.
At this stage, i don't consider this exception means fake, considering the construction of those "72" caps.
Maybe someone has more informations about this point ?

derka

[jacquesf]

Thanx Derka, good information regarding the stamps and construction. Here is the name written on the inside. J

[Glenn McInnes]

Nice original hat..IMO







Glenn

[John Degioanni]

Hi Jacquesf,

I just sold a winter fur cap at the last SOS show with the same 1942 Dated Lago Wien 72 stamp. The trap eagle insignia was also an exact match to your cap style eagle. I like this cap. Hope this helps.
Regards,
John

[jacquesf]

Thanx John. I just found a m42 posted in 2007 and authenicated here on WAF, with the same markings and liner. Also the one mentioned by Derka. J

[Lenny W]

Like it jac

[jacquesf]

Thanx Lenny, you did all along. Here is another m42 panzer cap from the same maker. http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ght=M42+PANZER

[OSS]

It is unusual to see a trap on a '42 dated cap, but possible I suppose. I have an M-42 with a trapezoidal insignia but it is '43 dated.

[Lenny W]

It is unusual to see a trap on a '42 dated cap, but possible I suppose. I have an M-42 with a trapezoidal insignia but it is '43 dated.

Hello Ramsey here is my little guy with a 42 date
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=557585