01-16-2003, 01:28 PM
hi Doug, I think it could be an excellent idea, it could inform not only about marshall uniforms (everybody here has its exemplar?:D ), but above all general uniforms of 1945.
An exemple: in Paris, Montrouge, collector show, a russian brought three M1945 visor caps, two with gold embroidery, one silver embroidery. I was amazed, but reluctant about a so rare item. Experimented friends saw immediately the fakes by examination of the interior: leather shield wasn't good, a 50's one. The wool was not as thick as it should be on a M1945. Diagnostic: the faker took 3 good 50's visor caps, scratch off the embroidered visor :eek: and put an officer visor to obtain WW2 vintage. The badges were good.
Morality: 2 buyers fooled, 3 visors caps demolished! sad!:(
An exemple: in Paris, Montrouge, collector show, a russian brought three M1945 visor caps, two with gold embroidery, one silver embroidery. I was amazed, but reluctant about a so rare item. Experimented friends saw immediately the fakes by examination of the interior: leather shield wasn't good, a 50's one. The wool was not as thick as it should be on a M1945. Diagnostic: the faker took 3 good 50's visor caps, scratch off the embroidered visor :eek: and put an officer visor to obtain WW2 vintage. The badges were good.
Morality: 2 buyers fooled, 3 visors caps demolished! sad!:(












