Original German WWII 1943 Dated Eastern Front Army Heer Rabbit Fur Pelzmütze Winter Hat - Size 58 German Air Force Luftwaffe This paint remains 75% intact

This paint remains 75% intact and retains much of the original luster

The condition is just spectacular with virtually all its original high gloss dark blue finish to the frame and it still retains the original checkered walnut wood grip in almost like new condition

Mechanized cavalry had reportedly been through the area and found it clear

The back strap of the grip is marked with German regimental designation 4

There is a crack running from the rear lock screw to the barrel breech

Original German WWII 1943 Dated Eastern Front Army Heer Rabbit Fur Pelzmütze Winter Hat - Size 58 German Air Force Luftwaffe This paint remains 75% intactOriginal Item: Only One Available. After the catastrophic winter of 1941 42 on the Eastern Front, the German military rapidly designed improved cold weather clothing. By the Fall of 1942, a variety of winter fur lined caps (Pelzmtze or Winterfellmtze) had been introduced. There were no standardized "model numbers", but this version is a commonly encountered pattern. It has a fieldgray wool body, which is lined with rayon or cotton fabric, and a visor