german side cap

**Timbo11386** · 09-02-2017, 07:36 PM

hey guys i wanted to see if this side cap is authentic its at a antique shop and to me it looks good but the eagle seems a bit off especially where the claw ans swastika meet. im no expert ive just never seen a real one look like this. i want to buy it if its real if you guys can help me id really appreciate it. thanks

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 09-02-2017 07:36 PM

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**Timbo11386** · 09-02-2017, 07:37 PM

its hard to see buy the hat also says 1943 inside

**real steel** · 09-02-2017, 08:43 PM

Not a material I have seen before. The ones I have owned are wool with cotton linings. From your pics, it looks denim or courderoy with a rayon lining.
Maybe a lightweight summer issue cap, but not one I have seen. Just a guess.
The eagle & rosette look fine so it is probably a good one, just not typical seen construction material

**Timbo11386** · 09-02-2017, 09:44 PM

Ok cool hopefully more people will weigh in I'd love to own it but would like more ppl to confirm it's authenticity and I agree I've only seen wool has anyone else seen this material? Thx for the replay it helps

**real steel** · 09-02-2017, 09:54 PM

Did some research for you since you were so polite. "Virtualgrenadier.com"...go to cloth headgear (sold) page 5. Bottom hat is the exact model as yours. Described as a "Gaberdine type wool". "Late model Luft M43" ..Same interior & markings & construction materials

If it's on his site, it's most likely real
David

**rbminis** · 09-02-2017, 10:15 PM

Some refer to them as "Garrison" or "mechanic's" caps.
Looks okay to me.
Post a couple photos of the marksmanship lanyard also please.
Ralph.

**CBH** · 09-02-2017, 10:33 PM

I have an M-43 of a similar material, almost like a denim, very soft.

**Timbo11386** · 09-03-2017, 12:31 AM

Great thx guys. I would post a pic of the lanyard but is at the store sry. So based on what you guys see do you guys think I should buy it?

**CBH** · 09-03-2017, 01:29 AM

All depends on how much it is, and how much you want it.

I don't believe these are as sought after as the standard wool type.

Check dealer sites for similar examples, and 50/75% of that price is actual value.

**Timbo11386** · 09-03-2017, 01:37 AM

I definitely want it and I can always haggle I just didn't want to buy a fake if you guys think it's real I'm picking it up tomorrow. So for authenticity sake it's a good one?