The ski cap is a type of field cap used by several German-speaking or German-influenced armed forces since the late 19th century. The design originates from imperial Austria-Hungary, but is best known for its widespread use as M43 field cap (Einheitsmütze) used by the German Wehrmacht and SS during World War II.

Below are a pair of officer "M43" caps showing the wartime top taper. When the West German border guard force was set up after the war, they received a new pattern "M43" cap that was a cross between the WWII "M43" and the WWII mountain cap.

Reproduction of perhaps the best known cap of WWII- the German Einheitsfeldmütze, which remains one of the best field cap designs to this day. Introduced sometime in 1943, the M43 cap was essentialla wool version of the popular cotton field cap worn by the Afrika Korps.

German M43 Feldmütze, reproduction made in Germany by Robert Lubstein EREL with the high feldgrau wool quality, two metal buttons and cotton linner with markings. The M43 field cap was introduced for wear by all ranks in June 1943.

The M43 field cap or "Einheitsmütze" was a cap used by the German Wehrmacht and SS, during World War II. The design of the fieldcap was based on the German Gebirgsjäger's ski cap, the only differences being the bill was slightly extended and the top panel of the hat had a smaller circumference...

Our Wehrmacht M43 Field Caps are imported from Germany and made of authentic Feldgrau wool with the authentic tailoring and features of the originals. These are the best repro caps available today. Caps come without insignia.

Reproduced WW2 German Arm M43 Field Cap - made from an 80% wool material. The two buttons above the visor can be undone, creating a warm balaclava-like garment.

The M43 Feldmütze (Field Cap) is a variety of "Ski Cap" and was based on the Bergmütze (Mountain Hat) used by Austrian and German Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Troops) during WWI. Germany had adopted it in 1915, and after the war it spread throughout the military.

American made reproduction of the M43 Einheitsfeldmütze issued to troops of the WS in the latter stages of World War II. We use 80/20 fieldgray wool from Woolrich in PA (the mill is now closed), gray cotton poplin lining, correct thread color and size.

Jun 24, 2024 · The M43 field cap was used by the German Wehrmacht and SS, during World War II. The design of the field cap was based on the German ski cap, the only differences being the bill was slightly extended and the top panel of the hat had a smaller circumference, giving it …