Original German WWII Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Pelzmütze Winter Field Cap dated 1942 - size 56 Category_Spade Grip Assembly with a bit of flaking

with a bit of flaking and light oxidation The nickel plated steel fittings are still present

38" overall

although a number were awarded during World War I to high-ranking allies

and collies

This is an interesting item with a good story behind it

Original German WWII Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Pelzmütze Winter Field Cap dated 1942 - size 56 Category_Spade Grip Assembly with a bit of flakingOriginal Item: Only One Available. The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941 42 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments. This resulted in numerous, hastily improvised and makeshift heat retaining and snow camouflage items being utilized including everything from civilian winter clothing to white bed sheets. After the winter of 1941 42 the