Here we have a replica of the tropical cap of an officer of the German Army’s Afrika Corps.
This pattern was accepted earlier in World War Two and entered production in 1941 for soldiers serving in Africa and tropical climates.
This is a sand coloured field cap with the Roundel on the front, the stitching where the eagle would be sewn on is visible but the eagle and swastika has been removed. The cap comes to a peak at the front and slopes back, there are two eyelets on either side of the hat for ventilation.
The cap has an ink stamp inside ‘Opoika & Muller Hamburg 1942’.
The fabric has lots of dark patches to replicate extensive use. The stitching is in good condition.
A perfect piece for re-enactors.
~ Dimensions ~
The cap is 12 inches from back to the peak.
The cap is 125 g.
~ Condition ~
There is discolouration to the fabric on the peak of the cap but otherwise, the cap is in a good condition.
