Opinions on Pilotka/Cap ??

**FMS-Paul** · 12-15-2008, 02:28 AM

Hello Guys, What are your opinions on this soviet cap original/fake and what do the markings translate ?? Im not sure about material on cap ??, Thanks guys much appreciated !!

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**Espenlaub Militaria** · 12-15-2008 02:28 AM

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**RichieC** · 12-15-2008, 02:47 AM

These absolutely stump me...

During the many years I have spent searching for authentic wartime soldier's pilotka, I have only seen and touched less than a few that I only assumed were 100% legit. I only own one of them, and am still not quite content with it...

As far as my opinion goes, the star is original...

**Pierre N** · 12-15-2008, 02:52 AM

i have no idea about the cap , but the badge is very good (early badge)

**FMS-Paul** · 12-15-2008, 02:55 AM

Thanks for that RichieC & Pierre, im the same !! i normally like to see them a little salty but you can be stumped by these !! maybe Dimas might be able to help ??

**RichieC** · 12-15-2008, 06:22 AM

I can do a close translation for this (circled) stamp for now:

PROVINCIAL INDUSTRIAL UNION

ARTEL (ASSOCIATION FOR COMMON WORK) OF THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER REVOLUTION - KHARKOV, STREET ? (can not read further)...

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The other stamp: I have no translation for "BRAK-ERR"... № 3 may be a quality control number. The incomplete date and the № 23 are also a mystery...

The № 52 to the right I assume is the size - damn small head to fit if it is such...

The upside-down № 40 above is a total shrug.

Dim, the floor is your's on this one...

**Dimas** · 12-15-2008, 08:52 AM

If it's a fake, then it's will be absolutely new generation of the fakes. Good materials and nice stampings, small size... IMO a good one in nice condition

**FMS-Paul** · 12-15-2008, 11:37 PM

Hello Guys, Thank you Dimas.....is it justified to say the Badge/star is period for a cap dated 193?.....in other words would you see this type of star badge on a 30's made cap ?? thanks guys,take care,Paul.