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#107567 02/24/2006 12:54 PM
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hi all
well this is my m43 from a overseas online dealer
this m43 is a Polizei field cap ,two button version made from standard police-green wool the two small pebbled buttons are metal painted gray and have "rss" stamped on the backs.
the Polizei patch is a Em grade BEVO and is machine sewn but not through lining the patch is settled into the wool and if removed would leave a impression, it is also lined in Grey drill cloth and is unmarked it has a small whole and a small amount of moth tracking but is in very good condition,i am quite happy with this cap

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#107568 02/24/2006 12:55 PM
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#107569 02/24/2006 12:57 PM
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#107570 02/24/2006 12:59 PM
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#107571 02/24/2006 01:06 PM
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#107572 02/26/2006 05:39 AM
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Hello,

Very nice, clean looking field cap.

Regards,
Bill Unland

#107573 02/26/2006 10:15 AM
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thanks
it took a long time for the money and the cap to be around at the same time.

some people have suggested that because of its condition it must be a repo
others have said don't worry bout them its the real thing,besides the dealer is respected and dose not sell repos

thanks again
dread


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#107574 02/26/2006 06:07 PM
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Just to change the subject and add to Dave's comment.... Always ask for a bill of sale with the item stating it is pre 1945 and the guarantee in written on the bill of sale....

#107575 02/27/2006 02:05 AM
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All good and valid coments. I see no red flags with this Einheitsmütze from what I can see in the photographs. Condition has nothing to do with originality and each object must be evaluated on its own merits.

Congratulations on a nice cap! Smile

George


"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson
#107576 02/27/2006 07:06 AM
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thanks guys
i agree that you have to buy the item, not the dealer (thanks Colorado for that advice)the cap is from peter v Lucas and has a lifetime garentee

as for condition a friend of mine pointed out the other day "any cap/ uniform from WW2 has obviously been stored somewhere by a collector so why must they have excessive wear marks maybe mothing etc"
(have seen a 100% original field cap found in a barn yea its real alright, but its just a pile of wool parts and looks like crap )

anyway thanks again dread Cool


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#107577 03/12/2006 08:09 AM
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Your cap looks very nice, I like it.
Although I don't believe authenticity
can really be judged over the internet,
and only with hands on inspection. Your cap
is well constructed and is correct shade of
police-green, w/original insignia. Not much
wear, but isnt that desired? Looks to
have age though. Very attractive.

Marcus

#107578 03/17/2006 02:43 AM
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thanks for your words
i am very happy with the cap i plan to bild a perspex box for it shortly


dread


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