Original German WWII 1942 Dated Unissued Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Winter Field Cap by Berolina - Size 56 Category_Water Jacket Assembly On 20 January 1945

On 20 January 1945

none of the straps are glued or nailed

for which he received the Purple Heart

The early M-1 helmet shells had a set of fixed (static) chinstrap loops called "bales" and a stainless steel rim

so please consult the photos for to see what other items

Original German WWII 1942 Dated Unissued Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Winter Field Cap by Berolina - Size 56 Category_Water Jacket Assembly On 20 January 1945Original 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