Original German WWII 1942 Dated Unissued Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Winter Field Cap by Berolina - Size 56 Manufacture Type_Original Items The purpose of this cotton

The purpose of this cotton cloth wrapping was to help keep the helmet cool

Featuring metal frames on an olive drab cloth body and an elasticized band

at 27"H x 35"W

Black walnut stock is in excellent condition overall with just normal dings and nicks from use and storage

45-70-405 caliber

Original German WWII 1942 Dated Unissued Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Winter Field Cap by Berolina - Size 56 Manufacture Type_Original Items The purpose of this cottonOriginal 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