History

The German Wehrmacht was composed of three main branches, the Heer, the Kriegsmarine, and the Luftwaffe. The Heer and Kriegsmarine uniforms were based upon the designs utilized by their predecessor organizations, the Deutsches Heer and the Kaiserliche Marine. Conversely, the Luftwaffe uniforms were based upon the uniforms worn in the sports and para-military organizations that were the forerunners of the Luftwaffe. The Luftwaffe uniforms were specifically designed to deviate from the designs of the other Wehrmacht service branches. It was also necessary that the uniforms differentiate between military and civilian pilots.

The winter cap was worn by Luftwaffe personnel serving in extreme winter climates, such as the Eastern Front.

It is composed of leather or wool, lining, and fur, and may or may not feature the Luftwaffe pattern national emblem in an embroidered or metal form. The side panels can be flipped down for more coverage. The colours used include white, blue, brown, and black.