After all these years I finally bought one.

[B-Man2]

For years I resisted buying a crusher hat because I wasn’t going to wear it and I just didn’t need more “stuff” sitting on desks and tables on display. But recently after seeing some of you guys acquiring some pretty nice repros and originals I started looking at them and … well .. I found two of them . The first one arrived today. An original unmarked crusher. Feel free to comment on it pros and cons .
When the second one arrives I’ll post that as well . Thanks for looking .

 

[bseal]

Perfect fit.

 

[B-Man2]

Ahhh…. It’s kind of a small size about a 6.1/2 I think, but since I’m not trying to wear it that’s ok.

 

[Pa12]

Same here. Always wanted one but can’t see where I could wear it. Have been thinking of a repro recently.

 

[B-Man2]

Same here. Always wanted one but can’t see where I could wear it. Have been thinking of a repro recently.

Think about an original . They’re out there if you look around and by the time you get ready to move it on the value will increase more than a repro. Just sayin.

 

[Pa12]

I used to keep an eye on them on eBay but they were getting pricy. And hard to find one that would actually fit if I wanted to wear it.

 

[B-Man2]

I used to keep an eye on them on eBay but they were getting pricy. And hard to find one that would actually fit if I wanted to wear it.

That’s true regarding finding a size that will fit, but I never had a desire or a place to wear one so this works for me .

 

[Pa12]

Halloween is coming

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[Pa12]

I seem to recall a certain suit you pulled off. A crusher would be nothin

 

[B-Man2]

Good one !!!

 

[Smithy]

Cool Burt!

 

[B-Man2]

Cool Burt!

Thanks Tim!

 

[Pa12]

Any idea what a decent repro goes for? EBay seems to be just made in China examples which I suspect would be disappointing.

 

[Smithy]

Any idea what a decent repro goes for? EBay seems to be just made in China examples which I suspect would be disappointing.

Hornbeam Militaria did a very decent repro for the price. They were sold out but the owner posted here that they were going to do another run, so might be worth contacting them. You can see pics here:

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/hornbeam-militaria-usaaf-crusher.26372/

 

[B-Man2]

There was a Diamond Dave repro on the ELC classified page selling for about $225.00. I would never pay that much for a repro but the DD repros were top quality crushers .

EDIT : make that £250.00 GBP.

 

[Pa12]

Yeah, that’s getting close to the price of a real one. Might have to rethink this.

 

[Cocker]

Five Star still has one in the work. Might be worth sending Shawn a quick email?

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Nice find Burt!

Looking forward to see photos of the 2nd one

 

[Ritchy]

Well done Burt.

 

[Pilot]

Congrats !
well done Burt.
Would be interested to know the all in all costs for a repro imported into the US.
Thanks in advance