Finnish M36 Wool Field Cap sz 57 Medium 7 1/8" NOS - Better than M65 Hat - RARE!

Description

Finnish Finland Army Surplus M/36 Field Utility Dress Hat Cap Wool size Small. Condition is "New old stock, unissued".
These vintage hats are becoming quite rare
. I suspect I have the last stock of these hats available anywhere on the web, especially at these prices (most sellers are asking + per hat!), so if you've been wanting one of these stylish, cool, retro hats, best stock up now!
This is the same type of hat worn by Ian McCollum during Finnish Brutality.
Size is 57 Medium, or in US sizes close to 7 1/8"
The Finnish army field cap of the post-war era continued to soldier on with the name of the classic M/36 cap despite its obvious differences. It's still very much like the "blood scoop" cap used during the war years - has that same scruffy "frontline grunt" appearance although the visor is now hardened with leather and the fabric is a tad nicer.
M/36 hats were mostly made in the 60's, and are of a higher quality than the later M/65 hat that replaced it. The wool of the M36 is softer, substantially thicker, and the leather band inside is more plush as well.
Made of nice quality thick diagonal weave wool and nylon lining, has a leather sweatband and rigid visor. Like with the old wartime caps, this one has fold-down ear & neck protectors. While undeniably useful for protection against cold, sun and insects to some degree, they make the hat look absolutely ridiculous, so they're best kept up.
Some hats have a gray leather head band instead of brown leather. What color you receive will be random.