Our excellent reproductions of the M43 Field Cap Wehrmacht Sadler Eagle and Cockade is perfect for the M43 Field Cap. Featuring meticulously detailed embroidery onto a field grey background, you can sew this straight onto your cap.
Key Features
Material - Embroidery on a Field Grey Wool Backing.
Meticulously detailed stitching.
Can be sewn straight on to your M43 cap.
Description
Insignia is finished in the Wehrmacht standard field grey, designed to be worn front and centre on the M43 Field Cap.
The cockade heralded back to Imperial Germany and was first introduced in 1897, the year of the birth of Emperor Wilhelm I, who oversaw the Unification of Germany. The Imperial colours also represent the largest and smallest countries of the Reich; Prussia (black and white) and the HanseaticCityStates of Hamburg, Bremen and Lübeck (white and red). Although this cockade fell out of favour during the Weimar years, it was reintroduced by the Nazi government who were keen to restore a sense of national pride in its military forces. This cockade was worn by all branches of the military and was symbolic of the unity of the German people.
The eagle has been a symbol of Germany since the days of the Holy Roman Empire, and even today a variation of it exists as the emblem of Federal Germany. This eagle is the Wehrmachtsadler and was introduced to military uniforms in 1934. It could be found on all tunics and headgear worn by military units.
An excellent reproduction eagle and cockade combination threaded onto a field grey background and suitable for an M43 field cap.
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