jeffww2 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I recently purchased this cap at the West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show. To me, the cap looks original; however I am no expert and need help on whether it is a truly an authentic piece. Overall, the cap is in good condition except for a couple of flaws: a patch of "lost" rabbit fur and the string connecting to one of the flaps is broken. The material of the cap is made from wool, which seems to be correct to me. It appears as if the cap has been finely sewed. It includes an aluminum eagle in the front, with strings to reinforce it. Inside the cap, you will find markings stating the size, date, and manufacturer of the cap. However, I believe due to age, the manufacturers stamp has been heavily worn making it difficult to identity the maker. My biggest concern is if the markings are correct for these kinds of caps. Please help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I would have expected to see the interior of the cap where the Eagle is attached, these usually had their metal prongs in situ, but you are saying theres string holding the eagle in place, also a full frontal view of the cap and closer details of the markings please 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 If I had as much knowledge as you Davejb....I would feel more confident to answer some questions!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 You never stop learning in this game, and believe me i,ve made enough mistakes in the past to sink the Bismarck all over again, but in just over 50 years of collecting you pick up bits and pieces plus use your own common sense, and lots and lots of reading and research, but I still get stumped on subjects that are well beyond my knowledge, it all depends on what you specialise in, or a little of everything, SS items plague me and I rarely comment on them as its a minefield and a very specialised subject and a dangerous one for most collectors, Theres only very few collectors I would trust with SS items, caps especially, one is Ben VK, another is Frederick Bertold for uniforms, and Doug Bueler for helmets, even Kelly Hicks has made mistakes especially with the Champagne SS decals 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Well Put Dave....!!! We are always learning and buying including the mistakes we make in doing so...Best to you...D/ Rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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