Normandy1944 Posted January 14, 2013 Share #1 Posted January 14, 2013 I have this m43 trousers in my collection. There are ghostmarks on it. Is this a para modified m43 trousers? And what is the value of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normandy1944 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted January 14, 2013 More photos from the ghostmarks, and a laundry label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 14, 2013 Share #3 Posted January 14, 2013 I believe that's a cutter's tag rather than a laundry mark. Those are usually found on unissued items fresh from the factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted January 14, 2013 Share #4 Posted January 14, 2013 These pants look like rigger made "ranger" trousers of Korea war era. With the rigger cargo pockets removed, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 14, 2013 Share #5 Posted January 14, 2013 Another thing...if they were airborne modified 43s, there should be some evidence of stitch marks on the inner thighs where the leg tapes would have been attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThompsonSavage Posted January 15, 2013 Share #6 Posted January 15, 2013 It is, however, the more uncommon version of the M43 pants with the label on the outside. Is it dated mid 43? I have a similar one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normandy1944 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted January 15, 2013 It is, however, the more uncommon version of the M43 pants with the label on the outside. Is it dated mid 43? I have a similar one. I can't find a date in the trousers, where is your label with date placed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThompsonSavage Posted January 15, 2013 Share #8 Posted January 15, 2013 Take a look inside the pants, the label (if still present) is on the outside of the white lining on the right front pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normandy1944 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted January 16, 2013 I didn't find any label with date. However, I got the guarantee from a collector that it was an original ww2 trousers. What is the value of this item? (This collector had a large collection with 2 original british para (one fully packed with chute), 101st airborne para (m42 jumpsuit with original inland m1a1 carbine), an 82nd para (m43 uniform with chute, fully packed), ss soldier with working k98 and a ss panzer captain) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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