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No doubt as to the cap being original. But what's up with the chinstrap? This appears to be a VERY large cap, so the chinstrap was modified to fit this large size. Though I find it hard to believe that the manufacturer actually made it this way, maybe someone can weigh in if they've seen this before. They would have just made a larger strap, not this concoction. Also, the corners of the 2rectangular black metal sizers on the chinstrap are much more rounded than usual. Manufacturer's variation? Unless this chinstrap modification is determined to be original, the price of the cap should reflect this. The chinstrap seems a little more shiny than usual, also. I HAVE seen SS visor caps with non-standard chinstraps in period photos, but I think this may be a post-war modification. The only other explanation that seems feasable, is that the guy's chinstrap broke, and he had to "make-do". Regardless, a wonderful, named cap.
No doubt as to the cap being original. But what's up with the chinstrap? This appears to be a VERY large cap, so the chinstrap was modified to fit this large size. Though I find it hard to believe that the manufacturer actually made it this way, maybe someone can weigh in if they've seen this before. They would have just made a larger strap, not this concoction. Also, the corners of the 2rectangular black metal sizers on the chinstrap are much more rounded than usual. Manufacturer's variation? Unless this chinstrap modification is determined to be original, the price of the cap should reflect this. The chinstrap seems a little more shiny than usual, also. I HAVE seen SS visor caps with non-standard chinstraps in period photos, but I think this may be a post-war modification. The only other explanation that seems feasable, is that the guy's chinstrap broke, and he had to "make-do". Regardless, a wonderful, named cap.
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