Anyone familiar with this maker/stamp on M42?

[Baas J.]

Searched all my books and Google as well....cannot find anything..

It's on a M42 Feldmütze. Since it has no T shape insignia it is already a bit more suspicious.



Anyone has more info? Or maker/stamp complete fantasy?

[QUOTE=Glenn McInnes;8281723]The lining and stamp (stamp copying a visor sweat diamond) looks fake to me..Also the lack of vent grommets is suspicious.



It has vent holes... they look good to me..

[billbert]

Know nothing of the stamp..MANY Factory m42s have 2 piece application..Billbert

[GAMS1]

M42 2 pieces badges are common ...
Never seen this maker ? but the whole cap looks good ?
Nick

[OSS]

I suspect this cap is a reproduction.

[stonemint]

I am unaware of any makers/retailers out of Vienna with those initials.

[Baas J.]

I am unaware of any makers/retailers out of Vienna with those initials.

This is what worries me...

[Baas J.]

I suspect this cap is a reproduction.

Can you elaborate? Can post more pictures if needed...

[Glenn McInnes]

The lining and stamp (stamp copying a visor sweat diamond) looks fake to me..Also the lack of vent grommets is suspicious.









Glenn

[Glenn McInnes]

[IMG]

It has vent holes... they look good to me..

I don't care for them.





Glenn

[OSS]

Can you elaborate? Can post more pictures if needed...

I cannot point out any details which are explicitly wrong. The machine sewn two piece insignia is seen on originals as are the zinc grommets. The lining is not typical but you can find various linings on originals. Most of these caps were manufactured in 1942 but some were still being made in 1943. The makers stamp is the oddest feature here. I'm afraid my misgivings are based solely on the impression the cap makes on me.

[Andy C.]

Yeah I saw this one on Williams site and couldn’t get by the markings/lining.