Germany, SS. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap

(Waffen-SS Einheitsfeldmütze M43 für Offizier). A Waffen-SS Officer’s M43 field cap, constructed of smooth field-grey whipcord wool. It is fully surrounded by fold-down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the left flap and meet an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. The crown is trimmed with a length of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire piping. Completing the exterior features is a protruding card stock-reinforced visor, fully lined in identical wool. A dark grey leather sweatband is set across the forehead, while the interior is also encompassed by a multi-piece grey rayon liner. It is unmarked with the exception of a black ink size stamp of “60 ½” set onto the crown. The cap measures approximately 205 mm (w) x 285 mm (l) x 125 mm (h). All original insignia have been removed and significant exterior and interior soiling consistent with field usage is evident. The cap is in an overall fair condition.