Original German WWII Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Pelzmütze Winter Fur Lined Field Cap Ammunition This edge flared out slightly

This edge flared out slightly

it took part in the defensive battles around Vitebsk

The frog is held in a nice well worn leather scabbard featuring early aluminum rivets

Grouping as found by an estate “picker” years ago

which is still sharp

Original German WWII Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Pelzmütze Winter Fur Lined Field Cap Ammunition This edge flared out slightlyOriginal 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