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Top-of-the-line Waffen-SS contract EM M43 cap with stacked insignia by maker 1879, having the usual characteristics associated with this maker - the amply proportioned peak, the zig zag machine applied insignia, use of the large pattern skull, the brown plastic closure button plus stampings being uniquely applied to the lining panel at wearer's right temple, paste the URL below for discussion of other observed examples; constructed of mid war quality German made wool, the flat grey colored synthetic cotton lining is stamped with maker code 1879 over size 57 in 'Waffen-SS style' fonts having a serif typeface, bias and earmuff loops are made of an off white gauze-like material, the light grey on black woven SS eagle and skull are factory machine zig zag stitched, the tan/brown plastic button is originally applied with grey green colored cotton thread, cap's condition would rate near mint, best example we have ever seen from what may be the most desired maker, USD $7250 SOLD
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