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11-28-2023 06:54 PM
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The sweatband is machine sewn all the way around, no there are no holes near the joinder of sweatband that I can see under magnification. The velvet has a couple of waves from underlying buckram as opposed to fiberboard like regular visors.
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Bill, I have to say I like this crusher a lot. Aside from the fake insignia as you stated it compares favorably with the Hritz crusher you just posted. The key to these caps lie in the Lindensamt velvet band. As F-B used to point out that it should be organic and natural to the cap. That is to say smooth and wrinkle or bump free. It should not be ill fitting. I really can't judge by the photo's but aside from that one dent it looks clean.
The leather peak aka visor bill looks perfect and naturally aged.
The piping is joined correctly as you stated. This is what I see on my SS visors, 2 or 3 stitches with the piping perfectly lined up. That being said I've never handled one of these rare beauties so I can only comment on individual features, but I like what I see. Collectors are quick to dismiss these rare caps not unlike the Waffenfarbe variety but this is how you often end up with real quality items that other more timid collectors may shy away from.
You have an affinity for seeking out these soft billed crushers, you are probably more qualified than most.
Good Luck
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I like this one as well. Construction looks correct and clean. The visor matches very well with the known original you show. You may indeed have a winner.
Tim
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Very nice set indeed. I have been watching that set.
Congrats.
Tim
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