Original German WWII Eastern Front Heer Army Rabbit Fur Pelzmütze Winter Hat with Faded Maker Marking - Size 58

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, however while the button is still present, the loop looks to have torn off long ago. The flaps can be tied under the wearer's chin via the attached cloth ties, which are also fully intact, showing some repairs where they attach to the flaps.

This fine example is offered in very good condition, with virtually all of the fur intact, and the cotton outer flap lining in great shape. The interior cotton lining is clean and undamaged, made from the same fabric as the outer lining, and there is a faint maker marking on the interior, which is not clear. There is however a relatively clear 58 size stamp below this.

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