More rookie question for you guys. In looking through the superb photos of Bergmützen that are included in several threads, I've noticed that the caps appear to have considerably differences in pattern, even among the early war caps.
Was there such a thing as an official pattern for the Bergmütze -- at least in the very early years? I can appreciate differences in private purchase caps but the issue caps also appear to vary quite a bit.
Along the same lines, I'm curious when the Bergmütze came into being? Weimar-era caps would suggest there was a near kepi-like cap in field grey.
From what I've learned from previous posts, it would appear the earliest TR-period caps had no vents, a fabric covered leather visor, steinnuss button, T-shaped eagle/cockade, and full leather sweatband. Vent/grommet appears in late 1938.
Features I've observed include: half-moon sweatbands, quilted/insulated interiors, caps made from Trikot, poplin versions, lightweight wool versions, very tall caps, very short caps, etc. Visors ranging from near-nil (3-4cm) to caps that appear to be M43s with leather sweatbands and everything in between.
Mike Davis posted a cap that represents the classic Bergmütze. At least to me.
Was there such a thing as an official pattern for the Bergmütze -- at least in the very early years? I can appreciate differences in private purchase caps but the issue caps also appear to vary quite a bit.
Along the same lines, I'm curious when the Bergmütze came into being? Weimar-era caps would suggest there was a near kepi-like cap in field grey.
From what I've learned from previous posts, it would appear the earliest TR-period caps had no vents, a fabric covered leather visor, steinnuss button, T-shaped eagle/cockade, and full leather sweatband. Vent/grommet appears in late 1938.
Features I've observed include: half-moon sweatbands, quilted/insulated interiors, caps made from Trikot, poplin versions, lightweight wool versions, very tall caps, very short caps, etc. Visors ranging from near-nil (3-4cm) to caps that appear to be M43s with leather sweatbands and everything in between.
Mike Davis posted a cap that represents the classic Bergmütze. At least to me.
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