SS M43 cap - should I pass on it?

[veritas]

A fellow wants to sell me this SS cap. Looks old but is it original? Would welcome any opinions. Thanks

[billbert]

I BELIEVE we are looking at an ORIGINAL example..Billbert
ANY HISTORY COME WITH IT OF HOW ACQUIRED....

[Mr.Jerry D]

on first blush, I have to say I liked it too. alignment seems a bit off, but still. No one ever seems to WANT to sell me these caps, I have to BEG...

[rbno]

Mr. Jerry D..... I know exactly what you mean. A couple of nights ago I was down on my knees begging (well figuratively at least) for a shot at one of 2 early field gray SS-VT OS caps or an RZM marked helmet. Sadly the owner didn't seam to have any interest in selling.

veritas..... I've handled quite a few M-43's and I'm still not certain what makes a real one. I like what I see, but I have a suspicion the experts will give this one a thumbs down.

Al Davidson

[Ohlau]

Seems to be original and real killer cap. Late one button cap.

[jayjay198666]

nice looking m43 from these pictures

[veritas]

This one has a seam on the cap back. Is that correct? I had a fellow collector tell me there should be no seam on the cap back.

[billbert]

That’s on later war made caps...both are seen..on real and fake caps Billbert

[SgtB]

Seems to be original and real killer cap. Late one button cap.

Yup. Badges are good too.