M43 Police Hat Nordrhein Westfalen

The M43 field cap (Einheitsfeldmütze M43) was used by the police in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), primarily in the post-war period. The design was based on the well-known German military cap from World War II, but produced in the specific police colors.

Features and Design

• Color and Material: The caps were made of a sturdy cotton fabric in the typical police green color of the German state police.
• Emblem: The front featured a North Rhine-Westphalia cloth insignia, usually a woven version of the state coat of arms (the horse, the Rhine, and the rose) surrounded by a wreath.
• Shape: The model was a hybrid between the standard M43 and the Bergmütze (mountain cap), resulting in a practical and recognizable appearance.

Use

After the war, this model was adopted by several German police units because its design was highly functional for field service. Today, these caps are prized items for collectors of German police equipment.

Size: 56