Blackhawk Posted February 26, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2020 Hi guys! What are your opinions on this USMC M1 cover? Is it an original mint 1st pattern cover? If yes, what would be a realistic price for such a piece? Best regards and thanks in advance, Lukas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catfishcraig Posted February 26, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2020 Very difficult to see the stitching on the beach sit but to me it doesnt look good. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catfishcraig Posted February 26, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2020 Now that youve posted better pictures. Stitching is incorrect for WWII 1st Pattern. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted February 26, 2020 Very difficult to see the stitching on the beach sit but to me it doesnt look good. Craig Thanks for the very fast reply Craig! I just added some pics of the beach side. Unfortunately I had to make the pics a lot smaller then the originals are. Best regards, Lukas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted February 26, 2020 Now that youve posted better pictures. Stitching is incorrect for WWII 1st Pattern. Craig Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted February 26, 2020 Share #16 Posted February 26, 2020 Who’s web site is it on and how much is it priced there ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted February 27, 2020 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2020 Could have fooled me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted February 27, 2020 Share #18 Posted February 27, 2020 Hmmm, it looks to good ! I would have to see it in person and or have really close up pics. Something just does't feel right, I have a MINT first pattern that is not even close to that bright. Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted February 27, 2020 Share #19 Posted February 27, 2020 Could be real, I think there was one similar discussed on the forum before. However, without the sawtooth stitching on the beach side I would not touch it unless it was for an extremely great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max0073 Posted February 27, 2020 Share #20 Posted February 27, 2020 Hi, https://www.lux-military-antiques.com/fr/p/couvre-casque-usmc-1er-type-etat-neuf.htm Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted February 27, 2020 Share #21 Posted February 27, 2020 It's very nice with the closer up pics on the web site, I have seen some really good fakes. On the other hand I have a second pattern that would be very close in color with the yellowish background and very well possible this cover is an early first pattern. Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted February 27, 2020 Share #22 Posted February 27, 2020 Stitching can vary a bit. Here is my First Pattern Cover that has been on a helmet for 50 years and has been authenticated by several experts on this forum. Stitching on beach side is atypical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted February 27, 2020 Share #23 Posted February 27, 2020 Stitching on the beach side of the cover in question is not what is typicality referenced as sawtooth as the example that GAP has shown is. Could it be authentic? Maybe as there have been at least one example that Ive seen on the forum that seemed to have convinced the members. But for the price I would stay away, if the buyer wanted to sell it you would have quite the time recovering your investment. In my opinion its a good repro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted February 27, 2020 Share #24 Posted February 27, 2020 So, it is bad, it could be good, it is a good repro? LOL. Multiple characteristics concern me, the least of which is the stitching that everybody seems preoccupied with. I have seen correct stitching on repro covers, so we need to expand beyond that. Biggest concern I have is the USMC weave on the HBT. Should be Army pattern. Stitching on the beach side of the cover in question is not what is typicality referenced as sawtooth as the example that GAP has shown is. Could it be authentic? Maybe as there have been at least one example that Ive seen on the forum that seemed to have convinced the members. But for the price I would stay away, if the buyer wanted to sell it you would have quite the time recovering your investment. In my opinion its a good repro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted February 27, 2020 Share #25 Posted February 27, 2020 So, it is bad, it could be good, it is a good repro? LOL. Multiple characteristics concern me, the least of which is the stitching that everybody seems preoccupied with. I have seen correct stitching on repro covers, so we need to expand beyond that. Biggest concern I have is the USMC weave on the HBT. Should be Army pattern. Sorry to come across as wishy/washy. Im always open that during the war there were manufacturing oddities or variations that got through to the field. However stitching or material variations are less likely to have happened. Im having a difficult time viewing the weave from the pictures, but it doesnt look like USMC weave to me. On covers its sometime easier to see the difference on the jungle side. There are so many repro USMC covers out there you have to look at it as a whole and sometimes have it in hand to feel and smell the material. My issue with the cover in question from what I can see is the stitching on the beach side. Its not typical for the so called 1st, 2nd or 3rd patterns. Also, it may be my eyes but the thread appears shiny and not 100% cotton. I repeat that my opinion is that its a reproduction. There are a few great threads on the forum that can help identify real from reproduction covers. If I get time this evening Ill attach a link of one to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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