The Luftwaffe brought out their version of the German Army's popular and famous M1940 tropical visor cap in early 1943 to replace their first topical visor cap (the so-called "Hermann Meyer"). Prior to this time, it had been common for Luftwaffe personnel to wear bleached Army "DAK" caps with Luftwaffe insignia.

This cap is the best reproduction of its kind. It has the correct WW2 full size tropical visor, larger than that of the so-called "M43" wool caps and the West German caps which are often used as patterns by other makers. It also has the conspicuos top seam which is often missing on other reproductions, and we know it is the only reproduction tropical cap to ever have the correct tear drop back. The lining of the cap is light tan and the crown is vented by two metal eyelets to each side, as you would expect in the best reproduction available.

A word about our fabric.
Because there was such a wide color spectrum used in the original uniforms, we make these uniforms in various shades and sometimes we vary the weight of the twill. We've gotten positive and negative feedback from different customers on the very same pieces, saying the color does or does not match with an original item they have in their collection. It's impossible for us to make and stock every known shade of Luftwaffe khaki-braun and we cannot guarantee shade choices.

This item is proudly made in Dallas, Texas

Price: $55

Shipping in Continental US: $8