Heer M43 Einheitsfeldmutze.....with a twist!

[crazy horse]

very nice cap, one of the best I have ever seen. thanks for showing it. you really grabbed a great prize indeed.
regards Marty

[ErichK]

Nice hat, would like to give it an in hand inspection - I learn quicker that way.

[Canuck63]

Nice hat, would like to give it an in hand inspection - I learn quicker that way.

Only if you know where and what to look for and if you have developed an eye and a nose for genuine collectibles, since there are fakes out there which look more original than the originals!Follow my threads...I always post as many detailed pictures as I can ofGENUINE items (no one has done that so far AFAIK...only a few general views.)...if it doesn't look like that...it ain't kosher!I only post items of which I know a thing or three though...I'll never post or discuss Schirmmutzen for three reasons A)I don't own any and B) I cannot tell a genuine Schirm from an empty can of coke and C) I don't like them the least!
Cheers
Manny

[ErichK]

Hi Manny,
That's great that the forum has someone new as a go-to guy for advise on M43's. Me, I'm just fairly comfortable in my ability to determine good from bad, so I am always happy to have help when needed.

[Canuck63]

Hi Manny,
That's great that the forum has someone new as a go-to guy for advise on M43's. Me, I'm just fairly comfortable in my ability to determine good from bad, so I am always happy to have help when needed.

Hi Erich,
thanks for your nice words but I'm just a collector and an enthusiast,like anybody else here!I only try to do my best to post as many detailed pictures of a certain item as I possibly can.
Cheers
Manny

[jws54]

It's beautiful and I love the details. I have seen some details on the cap that remind me of Austrian manufacture.

I have 2 caps with some details as shown on yours. The elongated buttonholes and the "clipped" fold under material

on the rear seam and the scalloped front seams. It makes the cap lay better without the doubling up of material in the folds in those areas IMO.

Can you enlighten me in this area? I have seen how the Italians do superb work in minute details. There is so much I do not know and do not mean disrespect.

[Canuck63]

It's beautiful and I love the details. I have seen some details on the cap that remind me of Austrian manufacture.

I have 2 caps with some details as shown on yours. The elongated buttonholes and the "clipped" fold under material

on the rear seam and the scalloped front seams. It makes the cap lay better without the doubling up of material in the folds in those areas IMO.

Can you enlighten me in this area? I have seen how the Italians do superb work in minute details. There is so much I do not know and do not mean disrespect.

I JWS,
The elongated buttonholes are very common on caps made just about everywhere in the Greater Reich and occupied territories throughout the War,even if they were simplified especially towards the end of the War.
To be perfectly honest I don't understand what you mean by "doubling up of materials on the folds" but I must admit that this cap is one of the most beautiful M43s I've seen to date!
Cheers
Manny

[SteveR]

Good thread Manny.
Thanks
SteveR

[Canuck63]

Good thread Manny.
Thanks
SteveR

Thanks Stevo!
Cheers
Manny