History

In 1943, the third pattern of the Field Cap, the M43 Field Cap, was introduced. The cap, also known as the “Einheitsfeldmütze,” was modelled after the popular Bergmütze.

The Tropical M43 Field Cap was introduced for wear in warm climates such as the Balkans, the Mediterranean, and southern Russia. Similar to the Army pattern cap, the SS version was produced out of tan coloured cotton and did not feature side flaps or a front closure.
Officers are know to have sometimes worn a Tropical cap with side flaps and front closure, but these caps weren't regulation models and were probably privately purchased.

The obverse of the cap features an SS pattern cloth eagle and a death's head, both of which were manufactured out of tan coloured BeVo material.