WW2 German Army M43 Cap Eagle

The WW2 German Army M43 Cap Eagle is an insignia originally issued for the M43 field cap (Einheitsfeldmütze) worn by Heer (Army) personnel during the Second World War. This eagle emblem features a stylized Wehrmacht eagle clutching a swastika, with outstretched wings, and is typically machine-embroidered in silver-grey or white thread on a dark green or field-grey backing to match standard uniform colors. The patch is rectangular in shape and designed for stitching above the cap’s visor. During the late war period, these eagles were produced in large quantities and may exhibit variations in materials and manufacturing quality due to manufacturing constraints. The M43 Cap Eagle indicates the rank-and-file status of the wearer and reflects the standardized insignia introduced as part of uniform reforms in 1943. This insignia is a key component in the identification and authentication of original German Army M43 caps from the Second World War.