Very rare Panzer M42/M43 cap

[BenVK]

This is my latest find and a very rare one. It's a Pz M42 cap that was converted into an M43 by means of adding a visor. This was quite a common thing to do during the war and I've owned and seen many field grey versions but never a black one before. It's a salty old dog which has obviously seen action but it's still in good condition with only a few small holes and slight moth tracking. It was found in Germany so the insignia has been removed as usual so I'm looking for some suitable ones if anyone can help? It would have had a separate eagle and cockade just like on the PZ sidecap.

Edited May 11, 2016 by BenVK

[Manu Della Valle]

Geez!I've seen things you humans wouldn't believe but I've NEVER EVER seen a Panzer M42 in the flesh...let alone one converted into a Panzer M43!Thank you for sharing this beaut Ben!
Cheers
Manu

[BenVK]

Thanks Manu! yes, it's the first one I've even seen in reality and not just in a period photo. The auction described it as a Feldmuetze Bergmuetze!

[Manu Della Valle]

18 minutes ago, BenVK said:

Thanks Manu! yes, it's the first one I've even seen in reality and not just in a period photo. The auction described it as a Feldmuetze Bergmuetze!

The ones as worn by the Lynyrd Skynyrd?
The important is that you've grabbed it!It's a crying shame that they've removed the insigna,but I think it's been made post-War and not by a collector abiding the "rules"!Have you seen my HG black M43 with yet another "strange" insigna?