Original German WWII Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Winter Field Cap - Pelzmütze Nepalese Cache Extras It remained the flag for

It remained the flag for 13 years

European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze Stars

The lower hand guard is of the SMLE Mk I design

One of the bottom rivets securing the shoulder strap has given way

the Battle of the Bulge and the invasion of Germany

Original German WWII Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Winter Field Cap - Pelzmütze Nepalese Cache Extras It remained the flag forOriginal 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