Confirmation on m43 ss panzer cap

**Normandie1944** · 01-27-2014, 04:58 PM

A few weeks ago a collector offered me this ss m43 panzer cap.
I've known this collector for a few years, and he had a great collection of ss items.
He sold it, so he offered me this one.
He also told me it's not a common one, but it's definitely an original one.

He gave me a few months to check the originality.
I contacted a professional photographer to took photos, so I could send them to experts in the field.
Kelly Hicks was the one who told me it was an original cover, based on the pictures and the information I provided.
He sent me the certificates of authenticity.

What's your opinion on this cover?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-27-2014 04:58 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Adrian** · 01-27-2014, 05:02 PM

Kelly Hicks is well respected in the community and a member of the forum too. If he says it's good then it would be a very good start but of course wait for further opinions.

**SteveR** · 01-27-2014, 06:57 PM

I like it.

**S.Vestae** · 01-27-2014, 07:00 PM

Who is Kelly Hicks ?

**timothy** · 01-27-2014, 07:42 PM

by S.Vestae

Who is Kelly Hicks ?

Seb he has a website he is known for his expertise on SS items and he is a noted author "SS Steel" and others I don't know if he is a member here he is at GHW I know. He has a link on Ken N site German helments inc. BTW I like the M-43 shown looks good to me. timothy

**John Brandon** · 01-27-2014, 08:39 PM

by timothy

Seb he has a website he is known for his expertise on SS items and he is a noted author "SS Steel" and others I don't know if he is a member here he is at GHW I know. He has a link on Ken N site German helments inc. BTW I like the M-43 shown looks good to me. timothy

I think that may have been a tongue in cheek question

**KRISSE** · 01-27-2014, 08:54 PM

by S.Vestae

Who is Kelly Hicks ?

Are you serious?

**S.Vestae** · 01-27-2014, 08:54 PM

Thanks for explication Timothy !

**davejb** · 01-29-2014, 07:04 AM

When anyone receives a COA from the likes of Kelly Hicks, one of the most respected dealers and long standing members of of the collecting community, I for one would be happy to accept his evaluation of an item, there is nothing wrong by asking for second opinions, but bear in mind that the man is a bit of a legend within this hobby of ours and does'nt just write a COA out of hand, his reputation is of good standing amongst collectors