Subasta Bidspirit | Rare WWII Nazi German Panzer

Rare WWII Nazi German Panzer SS M43 Officer Cap, ranks of SS-Oberführer to Reichsführer-SS. - Item details Description Rare WWII Nazi German Panzer SS M43 Officer Cap, ranks of SS-Oberführer to Reichsführer-SS. The front center of the cap has, single piece SS cap insignia trapezoid. The insignia consists of a woven SS eagle and skull in matte silvery/gray threads on a field-black woven trapezoid base. The top edge of the crown is trimmed in bright, interwoven, silver/aluminum braiding. Inside, the manufacturer's brand is imprinted, adding to its historical significance. Nice original M43. The field-gray M43 field cap was originally introduced in the German army on June 11TH 1943 as a replacement cap for other field caps then in use, and adopted for wear in the Waffen-SS on October 1ST 1943. The design of the M43 field cap was based on the earlier M42 Feldmütze, (Overseas cap), and the Mountain Troopers Bergmütze, (Mountain Cap), with minor variations. On its introduction a black version was also introduced for wear by Panzer personnel. EM/NCO ranks M43 caps were un-piped while the Officer’s version was issued with white piping for the ranks of SS-Untersturmführer to SS-Standartenführer and the ranks of SS-Oberführer to Reichsführer-SS, utilized silver/aluminum piping. This well-preserved piece is a rare collectible for military history enthusiasts and collectors of WWII memorabilia. Minor damage see photos. Condition Minor damage see photos.