Original German WWII Late War M43 Heer Field Cap - Salty Japanese Militaria but they certainly are appealing

but they certainly are appealing and eye catching

The base of the stein read METTLACH

which British Army officials had tested during a firearms service competition in the 1930s

Smaller variants are considered to be machine pistols

Reverse of the box has both belt loops

Original German WWII Late War M43 Heer Field Cap - Salty Japanese Militaria but they certainly are appealingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a salty but great looking M43 Herr (Army M43 cap. It was converted during the war from an Waffen SS service cap and constructed of captured Italian gabardine (trikot) cloth, with fold down panels with squared scallops to the front and forward sides, covering the entire neck on the sides and rear when in use. When not in use, the panels are raised with their ends resting upon the visor, being joined together