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German M43 Waffen SS Wool Field Cap Officers - Silver Piping
Price:
$34.95
The German M43 Officer Field Cap is one of the most recognizable pieces of German WWII field headgear. This reproduction is made from quality wool selected to closely match the original field grey color used during the period. The cap has the distinctive M43 profile with a short front visor, fold-down side panels, and a two-button front closure.
This officer version is finished with aluminum-silver braided wire piping around the crown, giving it the sharper, more formal appearance associated with officer-grade field caps. The cap is fully lined with typical grey cotton fabric and includes visor inserts to help maintain its shape. Pebbled buttons and Reece keyhole buttonholes add to the authentic period-inspired construction.
Whether you are completing a WWII reenactment impression, adding to a militaria display, or building a historically inspired costume, this M43 Waffen-SS Officer Field Cap offers the correct look and details collectors and reenactors appreciate.
Features
- New-made WWII German M43 field cap reproduction
- Officer-style version with aluminum-silver braided wire piping
- Made from quality field grey wool
- Designed to match original WWII field grey wool colors
- Fully lined with typical grey cotton fabric
- Short M43-style front visor
- Fold-down side panels
- Two-button front closure
- Pebbled front buttons
- Reece-style keyhole buttonholes
- Includes visor inserts for improved shape and structure
- Period-style ink stampings
- Suitable for reenactment, display, collecting, and historical costuming
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | German M43 Waffen-SS Officer Wool Field Cap with Silver Piping |
| Style | WWII German M43 Field Cap |
| Version | Officer Style |
| Outer Material | Quality Wool |
| Color | Field Grey |
| Lining | Grey Cotton Fabric |
| Piping | Aluminum-Silver Braided Wire Officer Piping |
| Buttons | Pebbled Front Buttons |
| Buttonholes | Reece-Style Keyhole Buttonholes |
| Visor | Short M43-Style Visor with Insert |
| Markings | Period-Style Ink Stampings |
| Type | Reproduction |
| Use | Reenactment, Living History, Display, Collecting, Costume Use |
Available Sizes
| European Size | U.S. Hat Size |
|---|---|
| 57 | 7 |
| 59 | 7 1/4 |
| 61 | 7 1/2 |
| 63 | 7 7/8 |
Important Note
Please note: Some caps come with insignia and some do not. Unfortunately, no choice is available.
The M43 field cap was introduced during World War II as a practical replacement and improvement over earlier German field cap designs. Its short visor offered sun and weather protection, while the fold-down side panels could provide added warmth when needed. The design was widely used by German military personnel and became one of the standard field caps associated with late-war German uniforms.
Officer versions of field caps often featured silver or aluminum-colored piping to distinguish them from enlisted caps. This decorative piping gave the cap a more refined appearance while still retaining the practical field cap shape used in everyday service.
This German M43 Waffen-SS Officer Wool Field Cap is a detailed reproduction for anyone looking to complete an officer-style WWII German uniform impression. With its field grey wool construction, silver officer piping, lined interior, visor inserts, pebbled buttons, and period-style details, it offers the right look for reenactors, collectors, and living history displays.
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