GPW visor cap buttons?

EricFG · 05-23-2007, 10:23 AM

At least that's what I'm told.
No image of the reverse yet.
I've not seen prongs before but I'm no headgear expert.

Esteban_cool · 05-23-2007, 10:44 AM

They could be GPW or postwar; your buttons are identical to the ones of my M55 cap. If there are no pics of the reverse there is no way to tell.

EricFG · 05-23-2007, 10:52 AM

Gracias! I presume the reverse should have some sort of marking if not a date code? If I get a reverse image I shall post it here.

Lapa · 05-23-2007, 11:00 AM

Eric,

Wartime buttons should have a blank reverse if Soviet made, or have the name of the US or British manufacturer if land-lease.

Marc

EricFG · 05-23-2007, 11:49 AM

The seller says: "No marked, probably them made in USA ,..lend lease"

05-23-2007, 10:44 AM	#2
Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 36 Posts: 1,103	They could be GPW or postwar; your buttons are identical to the ones of my M55 cap. If there are no pics of the reverse there is no way to tell. __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again

05-23-2007, 10:52 AM	#3
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Gracias! I presume the reverse should have some sort of marking if not a date code? If I get a reverse image I shall post it here. __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

05-23-2007, 11:49 AM	#5
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	quick reply! :) The seller says: "No marked, probably them made in USA ,..lend lease" __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

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Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Eric, Wartime buttons should have a blank reverse if Soviet made, or have the name of the US or British manufacturer if land-lease. Marc

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