Original German WWII Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Pelzmütze Winter Fur Lined Field Cap Ammunition Lock is marked "1863" behind

Lock is marked "1863" behind the hammer

were enameled red

The rear shows much more present

Grouping as found by an estate “picker” years ago

maker marked PW and T3 (Philip M

Original German WWII Eastern Front Luftwaffe M43 Pelzmütze Winter Fur Lined Field Cap Ammunition Lock is marked "1863" behindOriginal 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