{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-eastern-front-army-heer-rabbit-fur-pelzmutze-winter-hat-size-55","title":"Original German WWII Eastern Front Heer Army Rabbit Fur Pelzmütze Winter Hat - Size 55","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 (Pelzmütze or Winterfellmütze) 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 and fold down ear flaps backed with rabbit fur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany soldiers pinned or sewed insignia to it as is seen here. Most often encountered are the metal visor cap badges - the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeer Wehrmachtadler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Eagle (as seen on this example) or the SS skull. The flaps are usually held in the \"up\" (open) position by a single button on the right flap, which fits into a loop on the left flap, \u003cstrong\u003eboth of which are actually still intact\u003c\/strong\u003e, a real rarity! The flaps can be tied under the wearer's chin via the attached cloth ties, which are also being used on this example to fasten them in the up position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine example is offered in excellent condition, with virtually all of the fur intact, and the rayon cotton blend outer lining in great shape. The interior rayon cotton blend lining is clean and undamaged, and has a maker stamp on the inside, which is unfortunately not clear. There is also what looks to be a date under it, but this is also unclear, however the size \u003cstrong\u003e55\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp is definitely clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese have become very hard to find on the market today and even decent reproductions sell for hundreds of dollars. An excellent example, ready to add to your collection and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42325757722693,"sku":"ONJR24D04","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24AD04__01.jpg?v=1738354318","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-eastern-front-army-heer-rabbit-fur-pelzmutze-winter-hat-size-55","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}