History

The regulations for the Winter Service Cap were introduced on September 26, 1935.

It was worn by all members of the Hitler Youth, including the German Youngsters, for whom it was initially intended exclusively when introduced on November 24, 1934.

This cap had a soft visor and a turn-up that buckled in the front. The inside was lined with blue-grey rayon and carried a sewn-in RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) control tag. It was supposed to be worn with the HJ diamond, which could be composed of enamel or cloth and worn on the turn-up.

Contrary to the HJ Field Cap, the wearing of the national emblem on the Winter Service Cap was initially forbidden. This changed with the September 30, 1938 regulations which specified that the cap insignia should consist of a metal national emblem and a metal HJ diamond.

There was also a “Schiffchen” form (overseas style) black field cap, but limited information exists concerning this version.