HI, I was given a M43 Field Cap which I cannot identify as I mainly collect medals. I have no experience with headgear, but the insignia looks fake, the low quality etc. But the cap itself and the stamps inside have me stumped. Can anyone help with this and tell me for sure please.
Help is always greatly appreciated!
M43 Field Cap - Fake?
- Mark in Cleveland, Tn.
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Re: M43 Field Cap - Fake?
As you suspect, a crap M-43... Stupis ass markings, Of course if given to you for free, good deal!!
Almost as bad as mine!!
Almost as bad as mine!!
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Re: M43 Field Cap - Fake?
Very fakey markings on SDMguy's hat....so, no chance, I'm afraid. As Mark said, for "free" so shouldn't/doesn't matter, really... but still disappointing, I'm sure.
John G.
John G.
Re: M43 Field Cap - Fake?
Thanks for both your help! As I suspected... Mark in Cleveland, at least yours has a swastika that isn't of centre and oval shaped Now I just need to figure out what to do with the damn thing, ...can't really wear it around town!
- Mark in Cleveland, Tn.
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Re: M43 Field Cap - Fake?
Remove the sewn trap with a sewing thread knife, and *redo* the cap with a better repro set. or trap. Then wear it around militaria shows, gun shows, etc like I do
Or sell it as a repro/fake/fantasy/
Has nice weathering,fading,bleeding of colors.
As for the crap markings, these are not all that hard to *erase* just have to use the proper technique and materials.(eraser)
Or sell it as a repro/fake/fantasy/
Has nice weathering,fading,bleeding of colors.
As for the crap markings, these are not all that hard to *erase* just have to use the proper technique and materials.(eraser)