SS camo cap question

[Fred Fokkelman]

I am new to this forum though I watched it a lot as a spectator. I am mainly involved at Germandaggers.com., but from today I joined this forum as well.

I have a question regarding a Waffen-SS camo cap I have. I never owned a real one or had a real one in my hands. So I only can take this cap in my hands and compare it with the SS Zeltbahns and smock I have. I look for the stichting, construction and fabric. At first it looked good, but after closer examination I started to doubt.
The vent holes seem to be placed to low... perhaps I am wrong. The fabric feels reasonble well, but I really don't like to brown misprints. On my smock these lines are off white.
Perhaps some of you could shed some light on this cap. I think it's too good to be true and when my instincts tell me something is wrong, it mostly is.

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The stiching of the holes...

[Peter Wiking]

In my opinion its not good
The cloth looks to be the same as those in helmet covers, made in the 80´s.

Sorry.
Peter Wiking

[Fred Fokkelman]

Hi Peter,

It looks suspicious too me as well. I thank your for confirming my good instincts!

If you look my Oak Leaf helmet cover one can see the difference..

[Mike C]

Hi Fred,

There have been some good repro oakleaf camo caps out recently that demand a hands on inspection. This cap seems to be more obvious - especially (as has been pointed out) given the material used. In any case nowdays, I wouldn't touch an oakleaf piece without an ironclad inspection and return policy.

Mike

[Fred Fokkelman]

Thanks for the replies. I have the same feelings about this cap. The more dangerous ones are the ones made from the real material.

I can return the cap... that's no problem.