Reproduction of the WWII M43 Einheitsfeldmütze, constructed from original wool, insignia and thread. Only the lining and visor insert are new.

Last year we acquired 3 partial bolts of WWII Feldgrau wool from Germany. Initially I'd considered making a uniform or two but then we realized that this was the slightly lighter weight fabric found on many caps, so here they are. Of my 4 original Heer M43 caps, three are clearly thinner material than what was used on uniforms. The fourth cap, as well as my SS M43 are made from thicker uniform weight cloth.

The shade is a mid-late War fieldgray with a slight bluish tinge, but not so far as Italian fabric. The color in the photos is very accurate- the color is also a near match for the background on most of the the trapezoids.

Our pattern is made from a disassembled original cap which is why our caps fit and form properly, in contrast to many other reproductions. The visor curves correctly, the cap front isn't ridiculously high, and the peak has the fullness that allows it to lay slightly forward.

The trapezoids are unissued WWII pieces that were still on the roll. There's nothing better.

Thread is also WWII Feldgrau- last year we finally acquired two cones that were still in usable condition. The only new thread is on the buttonholes- the original thread wasn't strong enough to survive that machine.

Buttonholes are 15mm keyhole type with separate bartacks. Buttons are exact reproduction.

The white binding tape under the edge of the flaps as well as the gray webbing used for the ear flaps loops are both original materials.

Our visor stiffeners are leather- many assume they should be cardboard but every original I have handled where the material was visible was leather. We treat it with a sealer so it doesn't stiffen if it becomes wet and dries.

Lining is 100% cotton twill, in a khaki/ gray shade matched to WWII cloth.

Made in USA.