Thoughts on this SS Cap

[jimbo_cymru]

G'day team,
Just wondering if I could get your thoughts on this peaked cap.

Kind regards,
Jim

[steiner99]

Hi Jimm,
the cap is a fake! Not period!

[solo]

It is a Fake,look like Erel
Carlo

[jimbo_cymru]

Thanks guys. What are the warning signals on it? Excuse my inexperience on this one.

Cheers,
Jim

[Lenny W]

Moved to ss forum

[Funia]

Based on those pics skull could be fake Deschler.
Peter

[jimbo_cymru]

Thanks for your feedback folks. The fellow who is selling it, I believe, thinks it's the real deal, but you have put enough doubt in my mind to allow me to leave it and but a more expensive one from a reputable dealer (instead of a private collector). You pay more, but at least you have peace of mind!

Cheers,
Jim

[WalterB]

Thanks for your feedback folks. The fellow who is selling it, I believe, thinks it's the real deal, but you have put enough doubt in my mind to allow me to leave it and but a more expensive one from a reputable dealer (instead of a private collector). You pay more, but at least you have peace of mind!

Cheers,
Jim

Depends on the dealer too. You should check prior to buying by posting pictures in this Forum for opinions.

[jimbo_cymru]

Agreed WalterB - many thanks. It's a minefield out there!

Jim

[Stossgruppe3]

I feel this is a Janke piece. . . by the band.
Regards David

[jimbo_cymru]

But still not good? Is it put together using pieces from other manufacturers e.g. Deschler, Janke and Erel i.e. 'restored' using legit pieces. Or is it a blatant fake meant to deceive using reproduction or faked pieces, with artificial wear etc. I see value in the first, but not the second - especially considering the prices of un-messed with items.

I've moved on from it - but it's still around. The fellow as only asking 1K for it, so that immediately set my 'Spidey' sense tingling.


Cheers!
JIm

[Rheinmetall]

I've moved on from it - but it's still around. The fellow as only asking 1K for it

If the seller truly believes it is authentic he would be asking quite a bit more than that.

[jimbo_cymru]

Indeed! I've already been burned by 'bargains' in the past - so thought it wise to get a second opinion ;-)

[sutka]

it makes nice display

[Stossgruppe3]

Indeed! I've already been burned by 'bargains' in the past - so thought it wise to get a second opinion ;-)

No original ss visor . . . . is worth 1K
Regards David