M43 Real or Replica?

[SteveR]

Thank you for all of the responses! And thank you, Adrian, for sharing that photo. I own 2 photos from the war that I treasure. Fortunately, I spent $40 for the hat so it was not a big loss. I could not pass it up for that deal not knowing if it was authentic or not.

That should have told you it is fake friend. SS mdl. 43s go for several thousand dollars.

[430Scud]

That should have told you it is fake friend. SS mdl. 43s go for several thousand dollars.

Exactly!