M43, dirty but is it period? Thoughts please.

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Your thoughts on this M43, pretty dirty, and MM's are gone. Posting for a fellow collector. Pictures taken in a hurry before work. Let me know when you have a chance all. I kinda like it, but who knows any more. No back story with.
Thank you in Advance! Dave.

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Hg m43

side view

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Hg m43

right side

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Hg m43

rear and top view

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Hg m43

Interior shot, looks like the liner was a tan or lite brown material at one time.

[joachim42]

Bad cap with original insignias..............

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Hg m43

I was leaning that way as well, good insignia, but well worn hat. Thank you!

[BenVK]

Cap exhibits some unusual features which I quite like actually and the insignia looks authentic but not the application.

Can you take more photos please?

[Willi Z.]

Bad cap with original insignias..............

My thoughts as well.

Bogus "greasy wash cloth" soiling around the forehead area.