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Finnish M61 and M65 Caps
The Finnish “blood scoop” has been an iconic uniform piece for the better part of a century. Officially introduced in 1936, the history of the M36 goes back to WWI, when Finnish soldiers brought back versions of German and Austrian field caps of a similar design.
Since its introduction, the M36 field cap has seen a number of variants produced. The M52, M58, M61, and M65 field caps can all be considered “updated” M36 caps, each with their own small differences in materials and construction.
Our latest shipment contained M61 and M65 field caps. As far as their closeness to the original M36, the M61 is valued more by collectors. The 1961 model is made of wool rather than the wool-blend twill fabric of the M65. The brim geometry is also slightly different between the two.
Specs
Fold down ear/neck flaps
Two crested buttons
Slot for insignia sewn into cap peak
Wool (M61) or wool-blend (M65) construction
Note that both hats will break in, allowing roughly 0.5 cm of additional leeway with sizing