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rbnr
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rightside
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Maker mark? a large gothic D and seit 1839 under the right flap(if on head).
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back ,small hole in rear right of flap
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the holeand stitching....
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My comments:
1) typo...
2) The white markings could be the stamps on the bolt of wool that was used. These kinds of markings can be found on original pants. Especially with the location that you found it.
3) The wool looks to be period with what little someone can tell from photos.
4) The buttons appear to be tunic buttons (larger) not normally found on hats. So that sets off a red flag. Are the button holes large enough for them to fit through?
5) The linining material is not what I would expect to see on a '44 dated hat.
6) The insignia has been applied lower than what I would expect to see.HCComment
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The buttons are a very tight fit,but can be unbuttoned..Comment
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Harry's already covered most of the points I would also be concerned with. I'll just add that the cap doesn't have a double line of stitching on the top curved part of the fold down flap which I would expect to see. The material looks correct but it seems to be worn in a few strange places, look at the underside of the bill, why would there be holes and wear in those particular places? The RB.Nr. stamp looks very fresh as well.
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The loop
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where lining meets the peak,little wear but definately worn...
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Some more wear,more or less the same place as the other hole,just the opposite side of cap
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All help appreciated on this one,I´ve seen other m43´s with a single line of stitching...
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...&highlight=m43Last edited by lammy; 02-24-2005, 08:28 AM.Comment
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