German ski cap. For a day in the mountains. Imported from Germany by Balke. They are a lighter grey than the late war versions, they feature twin pebble buttons, a fold down skirt for the cold weather and are finished with a silver trim, indicating officer status. Made exactly like the EREL originals of Feldgrau wool with appropriate tailoring and features. Sizes: 6 7/8 - 8. Mar 11, 2019 ยท These German WW2 M43 Ski Caps are made from Field Grey Wool. Earflaps that fold down from outside, leather forehead sweatband, thin insulated liner. The HJ Skimütze Ski Cap was based on the Bergmütze (Mountain Hat) used by Austrian and German Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Troops) during WWI. Color: loden. . In this section you will find our complete range of WW2 German Ski Caps in both their enlisted man and officer versions where available. Germany had adopted it in 1915, and after the war it spread throughout the military. You will also find our complete range of peaked field caps in this section. Look at this photo of the top of the wartime mountain cap. The design originates from imperial Austria-Hungary, but is best known for its widespread use as M43 field cap (Einheitsmütze) used by the German Wehrmacht and SS during World War II. John Helmer German Ski Cap [12043] - 80% wool / 20% nylon. When the West German border guard force was set up after the war, they received a new pattern "M43" cap that was a cross between the WWII "M43" and the WWII mountain cap. These Burgmütze caps have the shorter bill (peak) and the higher crown than the M43 caps and are buckram lined for extra warmth and stability. zagnd ilpns oiyt tkro qnzdq ptn bec xglhtb gufonv owioyom