Description
The cap is sewn by Replka from a material made by Replika exclusively. Production run of 2025. The camouflage is a neat and complete copy of the "Oak A" pattern, measuring almost 1x1 meters without repetition, so there cannot be two identical caps. A very high-quality camouflage pattern with the correct shape of the spots and accurate color reproduction.
The fabric is cotton duck. Does not shine through in the sun. Like the original fabric, it is not waterproof: rain resistance is due to the swelling of the threads under the influence of moisture, which create a very dense surface. Repels water due to the tight weave of the threads, just like the original fabric.
The cap is sewn with gray cotton threads, just like the original. We do not use modern dacron or polyester threads!
The eyelets on the caps are metal. Historically, there were no eyelets on the earliest caps, some of them were lined with thread, on most samples they were metal.
The cap is double-sided, fully reversible: on one side, the camouflage is made in summer (green), on the other, in autumn (brown) tones.
On the "autumn" side there is a sweat band, it also closes the edge of the cap. All this is stitched together in a special way and in a certain sequence. On cheap copies, this tape is sewn around the entire perimeter, but on the original M42 (as well as on our copy), the seam running along the bottom edge of the cap does not go to the visor. Above the visor, the seam is laid separately from the inside. There are a number of other details (laying of gates, etc.) that can be seen in the photo and see how carefully the original is copied.
Price for 1 cap. Other items in the photo are not included in the price and are sold separately, they are shown in the photo to compare the color and size.
How to care?
The cap can be machine washed. However, machine washing may cause the cap to shrink. Therefore, it is best to wash the cap by hand: apply detergent to soiled areas, rub with a dishwashing sponge and rinse with water. Dry flat.
The insert in the visor is not afraid of water, does not break. It can be bent, giving it a shape, and straightened back. That is, the visor can be worn in the form of a "house" or "arc", as you like.
Historical reference.
The Lateral Planetree camouflage appeared before the war as an early experiment of the SS for clothing (they did not sew Zeltbahns from it). Most of the items made from this fabric were made in 1938-1940 (blouses, helmet covers). This fabric is also called SS-VT Planetree.
The caps themselves were produced in 1942, and this is a historical fact, the caps from (remnants?) of this fabric were sewn! There are samples documented in books and collections (for example, M. Beaver "Camouflage uniforms of the Waffen-SS" page 145).
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