Description

hese hats are true to the original, with a higher wool content than other reproductions. The M43 Cap comes in field grey and has a rough exterior similar to the originals. When sitting on your head, however, it is soft, comfortable and feels lightweight. The two buttons above the visor are textured to make it easier to unbutton and they release the flaps that turn the hat into a balaclava-like garment.

The M43 Field Cap was based upon the Bergmutze Ski Caps of Gebirgsjager and became one of the most widely used pieces of headwear of WW2. They had a slightly longer visor than the Bergmutze but did not have the leather sweatband of earlier hats, due to the necessary to economise manufacture.

This widely used piece of headwear is a must-have for anyone looking to complete their portrayal.

Please Note: The visor on these caps is made from a cloth-covered pasteboard/heavy cardboard, as per the originals. They are therefore NOT machine washable.

Field Grey (Feldgrau) was the standard uniform colour of the German Army during World War II — a greenish-grey shade chosen for its practicality in a range of environments. It offered effective camouflage in European terrain and became one of the most recognisable colours of the German Wehrmacht throughout the war.

Delivery

We offer free standard UK delivery (1-3 days) on all of our products (with the exception of spray paints) via RoyaL Mail. We also aim to offer UK Next Working Day Delivery as an upgrade option across our range.

We ship most of our products worldwide however some products may be too large/heavy to ship internationally. Some products may be restricted to UK mainland only or may be resitrcted in certain countries.

Worldwide shipping is sent via tracked airmail and typically arrives in most countries within 1-2 weeks however we ask that all international customers allow upto 4 weeks to account for any delays.

Returns

We're happy to accept returns within 30 days of receiving your order. In some circumstances, we are happy to accept returns outside of this window however you will need to get in touch.

Products should be returned unused, in their original packaging and with any labels still attached. We cannot accept returns on open foods, spray paints or underwear.

If you have any issues with your order/items, please contact us immediately, we will do our best to resolve any issues for you.

International customers wishing to return an item will need to send it back to our UK warehouse.

About Us

Epic Militaria is a small business based in Aberystwyth, a seaside university town in West Wales, UK. It was founded in 2003, and moved to Aberystwyth in 2006 when the current family owners took it over. The company has grown over the years, now employing over 20 staff, and offering 5000+ products, for sale in the UK and Worldwide.

We specialise in WW2 German, British and American Militaria, providing WWII re-enactors and Enthusiasts with quality kit at great prices. We have an extensive range of Uniforms, Equipment and Insignia, including many original items, all in-stock! We also stock an expanding range of Military/Outdoor clothing & kit plus a great range of Army Surplus from around the world.

Our current warehouse was purchased in 2010 and with the successful growth of the company we built an adjoining warehouse extension in 2015. We recently expanded our site again in 2020 to support our ever-growing product range, bringing our total floor space to 1500m2. Our site setup includes offices, staff facilities, warehousing, packing and stock in room, plus spray booth/workshop and a bespoke photography studio.

The company ethos is to provide good quality product at a fair price, backed up by good old fashioned customer service, with quick dispatch and shipping. All the products we sell are in-stock, we take our own photos, and write our own accurate and honest product descriptions. If you have a question or query about the company or its products, just contact us, we are here to help!