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German M43 Luftwaffe Officer Wool Field Cap with Silver Piping - WWII Repro
Price:
$34.95
The German M43 Luftwaffe Officer Wool Field Cap with Silver Piping is a quality reproduction of one of the most recognizable German field caps of World War II. Designed for Luftwaffe officer impressions, this cap is made from blue-gray wool that closely matches the wartime Luftwaffe color.
The cap features aluminum-silver braided officer piping around the crown, giving it the proper officer-style appearance. Two silver pebbled buttons fasten the front flap, and the buttons can be undone so the side flaps may be folded down for added warmth, similar to the practical design of the original field caps. The interior is fully lined with gray cotton fabric for comfort and a finished appearance.
Details such as visor inserts, reece-style keyhole buttonholes, ink stampings, and pebbled aluminum buttons add to the authentic look of this reproduction. Whether you are assembling a Luftwaffe officer uniform for reenactment, display, theater, film, collecting, or living history, this cap provides a sharp finishing touch.
Features
- New-made WWII German M43 Luftwaffe officer field cap reproduction
- Made from quality blue-gray wool
- Silver officer piping around the crown
- Two silver pebbled aluminum front buttons
- Front buttons can be undone so flaps may fold down for warmth
- Fully lined with gray cotton fabric
- Visor inserts for improved shape and structure
- Reece-style keyhole buttonholes
- Ink stampings for a period-style appearance
- Based on the WWII German M43 field cap pattern
- Excellent for Luftwaffe officer reenactment, display, theater, film, or collecting
Specifications
| Product Name | German M43 Luftwaffe Officer Wool Field Cap with Silver Piping |
|---|---|
| Historical Era | World War II |
| Style | M43 Field Cap / Einheitsfeldmütze Style |
| Branch Impression | Luftwaffe Officer |
| Color | Luftwaffe Blue-Gray |
| Outer Material | Wool |
| Lining | 100% Cotton Gray Lining |
| Piping | Aluminum-Silver Braided Officer Piping |
| Buttons | Two Silver Pebbled Aluminum Buttons |
| Visor | Short Field Cap Visor with Insert |
| Front Flaps | Buttoned front flaps can be released and folded down for warmth |
| Measurements | No metric measurements provided; no conversion needed |
| Recommended Use | WWII reenactment, Luftwaffe officer impression, living history, military collecting, museum display, theater, and film costuming |
| Note | Some caps may come with insignia and some may not; sorry, no choice. |
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 |
History
The German M43 field cap was introduced during World War II as a more practical and economical form of military headwear. Its design was influenced by the earlier Bergmütze, or mountain cap, used by German mountain troops. Compared to the Bergmütze, the M43 field cap generally had a slightly longer visor and a simpler construction.
The M43 became one of the most widely used German military caps of the war. Its fold-down side panels made it practical in cold weather, while the short visor offered protection from sun and rain. Luftwaffe versions were produced in blue-gray wool, and officer versions commonly used silver-colored piping to distinguish rank and branch styling.
The German M43 Luftwaffe Officer Wool Field Cap with Silver Piping is a sharp, well-detailed reproduction for completing a WWII Luftwaffe officer uniform. With blue-gray wool, silver officer piping, pebbled aluminum buttons, visor inserts, gray cotton lining, and practical fold-down flaps, this cap offers the look and function expected from a quality M43 field cap reproduction.
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