Not my usual area of collecting but I am tempted to buy this Artillery officers cap. Does it look ok / any issues I am missing? Thnk you, nic.
WW2 Italian Officers Peaked Cap
Not my usual area of collecting but I am tempted to buy this Artillery officers cap. Does it look ok / any issues I am missing? Thnk you, nic.
Hi Nic , i cant authenticate the cap for you but like you i think it looks impressive and has a good chance .
REGARDS AL
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Always a little further : it may be
Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow
Across that angry or that glimmering sea...
Thank you Alan for the feedback. The pictures are not great but it looks good to me.
Although the the branch of service is different, it compares well to mine. I think this is the second model (style) that was designed to more closely mimic the German high peaked look. I really like the look of these.
If you look at this post you can see the two variations I'm talking about in the second photo. Both Italian visors are on the right side of the 2nd picture
My Visors
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I Like it-not a common sight, Italian caps! No glaringly red flags that I'm seeing on it! The single gold band on it signifies a Lieutenant's rank, if I am recalling it correctly. Reasonable price?
William
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Not sure what the going rate is on these. I think I spent $200+/- for each two years ago. Not sure if that is a good benchmark.
You don't see them often over in the US. I was lucky as my dealer was able to pick up many hats and visors out of an old US collection.
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My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
It's looking like the average price these caps are bringing are between 2 and 300 bucks. Oddly, the price does not reflect their scarcity.
William
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Agree 100% William. I was fortunate to pick up my two visors, plus a beautiful Facist Fez, pith helmet, Alpine cap as well as a minty Bersaglieri cappello di Feltro for very good prices.by Wagriff
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My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Thank you for the replies, especially the comparison photos. In regard to cost I got it for £152.
Lol...that's the current exchange rate for the £/$maybe it's a sign??
I think that is a great price especially the condition which looks great. Mine is a bit more salty.
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My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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