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German M43 SS Panzer Black Wool Officer Field Cap – WWII Repro
Price:
$34.95
The German M43 Panzer SS Officer Field Cap is a distinctive reproduction of the black wool field cap style associated with WWII German armored troop uniforms. This officer version features the classic M43 shape with a short front visor, fold-down side panels, and a double-button front closure.
Made from quality black wool fabric, this cap is designed to match the dark wool color used on WWII Panzer-style uniforms. The aluminum-silver braided wire piping around the crown gives it the refined officer appearance, while the pebbled aluminum buttons and Reece-style keyhole buttonholes add period detail.
The cap is fully lined with typical gray cotton fabric and includes correct visor inserts to help maintain its shape. This reproduction is well suited for reenactment, living history, military displays, film and theater costuming, and WWII German uniform collections.
Features
- New-made WWII German M43 Panzer SS field cap reproduction
- Officer-style version with aluminum-silver braided wire piping
- Made from quality black wool fabric
- Designed to match original WWII black wool Panzer uniform colors
- Classic M43 feldmütze field cap shape
- Short front visor with visor inserts
- Fold-down side panels for cold-weather styling
- Double-button front closure
- Pebbled aluminum buttons
- Reece-style keyhole buttonholes
- Fully lined with typical gray cotton fabric
- Suitable for reenactment, living history, display, collecting, theater, film, and costume use
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | German M43 Panzer SS Officer Black Wool Field Cap with Silver Piping |
| Style | WWII German M43 Feldmütze / Field Cap |
| Version | Officer Style |
| Uniform Type | Panzer Style |
| Outer Material | Quality Black Wool |
| Color | Black |
| Lining | Gray Cotton Fabric |
| Piping | Aluminum-Silver Braided Wire Officer Piping |
| Front Closure | Double Button Fastener |
| Buttons | Pebbled Aluminum Buttons |
| Buttonholes | Reece-Style Keyhole Buttonholes |
| Visor | Short M43-Style Visor with Insert |
| Side Panels | Fold-Down Side Panels |
| 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 feldmütze, or field cap, was introduced during World War II as a practical and versatile replacement for earlier German field cap patterns. Its short visor offered protection from sun and weather, while the fold-down side panels could be lowered and secured for warmth in colder conditions.
Black Panzer uniforms were closely associated with German armored troops, creating one of the most recognizable uniform styles of the war. Officer versions of field caps often included aluminum-silver piping, which gave the cap a more formal and distinguished look compared with plain enlisted versions.
This German M43 Panzer SS Officer Black Wool Field Cap is an excellent reproduction for completing a WWII Panzer officer-style uniform impression. With its black wool construction, aluminum-silver officer piping, gray cotton lining, visor inserts, pebbled buttons, and M43 field cap profile, it offers the correct visual details for reenactors, collectors, displays, and historical costuming.
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