Original German WWII Eastern Front Heer Army Rabbit Fur Pelzmütze Winter Hat - Size 55

Original Item: Only One Available. After the catastrophic winter of 1941-42 on the Eastern Front, the German military rapidly designed improved cold weather clothing. By the Fall of 1942, a variety of winter fur lined caps (Pelzmütze or Winterfellmütze) had been introduced. There were no standardized "model numbers", but this version is a commonly encountered pattern. It has a fieldgray wool body, which is lined with rayon or cotton fabric, and a visor and fold down ear flaps backed with rabbit fur.

Many soldiers pinned or sewed insignia to it as is seen here. Most often encountered are the metal visor cap badges - the Heer Wehrmachtadler Eagle (as seen on this example) or the SS skull. The flaps are usually held in the "up" (open) position by a single button on the right flap, which fits into a loop on the left flap, both of which are actually still intact, a real rarity! The flaps can be tied under the wearer's chin via the attached cloth ties, which are also being used on this example to fasten them in the up position.

This fine example is offered in excellent condition, with virtually all of the fur intact, and the rayon cotton blend outer lining in great shape. The interior rayon cotton blend lining is clean and undamaged, and has a maker stamp on the inside, which is unfortunately not clear. There is also what looks to be a date under it, but this is also unclear, however the size 55 stamp is definitely clear.

These have become very hard to find on the market today and even decent reproductions sell for hundreds of dollars. An excellent example, ready to add to your collection and display!