German M43 SS Panzer Black Wool Enlisted Field Cap – WWII Reproduction
The German M43 SS Panzer Field Cap is a distinctive reproduction of the black wool field cap style associated with WWII German armored troops. This enlisted version has the practical M43 shape, including a short front visor, fold-down side panels, and a two-button front closure with pebble-finished buttons.
Made from black wool fabric, this cap has the dark, sharp appearance associated with Panzer uniform impressions. The interior is finished with a cotton liner for comfort and a more complete period-style construction. The side panels can be folded down and fastened under the chin, offering the cold-weather functionality that made the M43 field cap a practical piece of military headgear.
This reproduction is suitable for reenactors, collectors, theater and film costume departments, military history displays, and anyone assembling a WWII German Panzer-style uniform impression.
Features
- New-made WWII German M43 SS Panzer field cap reproduction
- Enlisted EM style
- Made from black wool fabric
- Classic M43 feldmütze shape
- Short front visor
- Fold-down side panels for cold-weather wear
- Side panels can fasten under the chin
- Double-button front closure
- Pebble-finished front buttons
- Cotton liner
- Plain enlisted style without officer piping
- Suitable for reenactment, collecting, display, theater, film, and historical costume use
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | German M43 SS Panzer Black Wool Enlisted Field Cap |
| Style | WWII German M43 Feldmütze / Field Cap |
| Version | Enlisted / EM Style |
| Uniform Type | Panzer Style |
| Outer Material | Black Wool Fabric |
| Color | Black |
| Lining | Cotton Liner |
| Front Closure | Double Button Fastener |
| Buttons | Pebble-Finished Buttons |
| Side Panels | Fold Down and Fasten Under the Chin |
| Visor | Short M43-Style Visor |
| Piping | None; enlisted style |
| Type | Reproduction |
| Use | Reenactment, Living History, Display, Collecting, Theater, Film, Costume Use |
Available Sizes
| European Size | U.S. Hat Size | Approx. Head Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | 7 | 22 7/16 inches |
| 59 | 7 1/4 | 23 1/4 inches |
| 61 | 7 1/2 | 24 inches |
| 63 | 7 7/8 | 24 13/16 inches |
The M43 SS feldmütze, or field cap, was introduced during World War II as a practical update to earlier German field cap designs. Its short visor helped shield the eyes, while the fold-down side panels provided extra warmth in cold weather. The design became one of the most recognizable German field caps of the later war period.
Black Panzer uniforms were strongly associated with German armored troops, giving this cap a distinct look compared with the more common field grey versions. Enlisted field caps were typically plainer than officer versions, focusing on practical construction rather than decorative piping.
This German M43 SS Panzer Black Wool Enlisted Field Cap is a practical and visually distinctive reproduction for WWII German Panzer-style impressions. With its black wool construction, cotton liner, fold-down side panels, short visor, and pebble-finished double-button closure, it delivers the classic enlisted M43 feldmütze look for reenactment, display, and historical costuming.
