Reproduction of What Please?

[andya]

Hi
I know this is a reproduction but what type of cap is it a copy of please?
thank you
andy

[Ian Hulley]

It's trying to be an Einheitsdfeldmuetze or 'M43' as collectors call it, named after the year it was first issued. The insignia are for the Waffen-SS, with the eidelweiss on the side being specifically for a Gebirgsjaeger (mountain troops) Division.

Hope this helps, Ian.

[andya]

thats excellent
many thanks
andy