The seller of these Ideale items is also a member of this list. From the numerous offerings of covers I have seen from him, it appears that some have been previously mounted as does this one (rivet marks etc.). Some of the items in the past have looked as if they were "Seconds" (improperly placed or double stamped markings etc.). It seems that he has been able to get into an old Ideale Factory stash of these. He has offered some very early "FT" Ideale items also. Maybe he will be kind enough to enlighten all of us.
Jay Dubiel
Halifax, VA USA