Original German WWII Custom Winter Cap Made From Swamp & Splinter Pattern Camo & Captured Soviet "Fish Fur" Insulation Madsen LMG retired from the army

retired from the army

The underside of the front visor is green (mostly worn away)

although it did not become universal for at least another year

69th-infantry-division

The hilt of this example is produced of quality brass base with gilt remaining on the hilt and all of the details are still there

Original German WWII Custom Winter Cap Made From Swamp & Splinter Pattern Camo & Captured Soviet "Fish Fur" Insulation Madsen LMG retired from the armyOriginal 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. It wasn't until after the winter