2 M43 caps and 1 Sidecap

Hi,

A friend of mine has just received 2 M-43 caps that raises several red flags with me when I exame them. I have taken some pictures and would like to have some comments from yourselves before I make a evaluation of them towards my friend. The caps can be returned but I would feel much more comfortable with some additional commnets before I make me suggestion. Could you comments on the insignia as well and confirm fake/original?

I have also enclosed pictures of a Sidecap from the same collection. This cap has no connection with the M 43 caps. Could I please have some commnets on the insignia on the sidecap.

Thanks
Pål

First M 43 cap.

Cap shows little wear and have no markings.

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The second M 43 cap is marked with 55 SS-BW. This cap shows a lot wear and the wool is worn off in several places.

pic 2 - second cap

[JOHN VD HEIJDEN]

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Hello insigna on the Firts cap:eagle is IMO a nice original,the skull is IMO a fake

The insignas on the second cap are both IMO fakes





search the pinned thread By Gary wood
I think SJP had posted some repro-skulls ,including this one

pic 3 - second cap

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pic 5 - second cap

pic 6 -second cap

Pictures of the side cap

The side cap is marked 57, no other markings.