on this Waffen-SS Einheitsfeldmütze

**Sir Payne** · 04-28-2012, 04:39 PM

hello guys, I am in the market for an SS M43 cap. I would never even attempt to buy one unless I got some positive second or third opinions from the forum. I was wondering what you guys think about this one? It looks okay to me, but I have to admit, I know nothing about m43s. I would appreciate any help!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-28-2012 04:39 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**tempelhof** · 04-28-2012, 04:48 PM

i don't like it.

**Sir Payne** · 04-28-2012, 04:51 PM

by tempelhof

i don't like it.

What is the thing that you see wrong it? Thanks

**tempelhof** · 04-28-2012, 04:56 PM

sorry, i was just about to edit my reply and point out to you that i don't want to put out my opinions as "expert".

i don't like the insignia. to me, it looks different than examples i've seen. i don't like some of the materials. i don't like the way the sweatband looks.

i am not saying that i know it's "fake". i am saying i don't like it and that i would be leery of it for the reasons i just gave.
but, as i was going to edit my reply to say, let's wait for some real experts here because i am learning like so many others.

**davejb** · 04-28-2012, 04:56 PM

Thats a post war cap , Bundeswehr, and fake insignia im afraid

**Sir Payne** · 04-28-2012, 05:09 PM

Well, that's good enough for me. Thanks guys for your help!

**Normandie** · 04-28-2012, 05:09 PM

tempelhof, if your not very sure that it's fake or real, don't comment on this items, it might be that you make a person believe that your a "expert" and they'll buy a cap that's worth $20 and pay $2000.
I'm not good with SS Items, that's why I'm staying away, or atleast just watching

SS items are so hard these days!

I'm not meaning to offend you mate, just make sure we don't trick ourself into buying items we should have

Cheers!

**Sir Payne** · 04-28-2012, 05:13 PM

If I had a penny for every fake item I have bought I would enough money to buy a Panzer tank, this is why I ask every time!

**Normandie** · 04-28-2012, 05:15 PM

Wow, I bought a fake once, well I'm not sure, I might have a fake (hope not)
Burn it... burn it all!!!
Well I guess it's fun to have if you don't want to spend a few thousand on 1 item like a SS Dagger

I'm thinking about buying one, but my budget is $1500-3000

**Sir Payne** · 04-28-2012, 05:22 PM

I would only spend the money to buy an SS dagger if the doctor told me I had a week to live. Even then I would have to think about it before laying down that much cash.