Original German WWII Early Heer Army Infantry EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap - Size 55
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a German WWII Heer Army Transport and Supply Corps EM-NCO M38 overseas cap (Schiffchen), showing light to moderate period wear. The overseas cap, nicknamed in German military slang as Schiffchen, or literally "little ship" as it resembled an up-turned row-boat, was standard issue for all branches of the Heer.
This example is constructed of a field gray (feldgrau) wool exterior with a lightweight gray and brown cotton liner, which is made from several pieces of fabric, and stamped on the inner crown with size 55. It has a flap going around the entire circumference of the cap, which is scalloped in the front, correct for the design. Sewn in place on the top front of the cap is a fine BeVO style machine embroidered EM/NCO cap eagle, which is the 1935 pattern featuring white embroidery on a flaschengrün (dark bottle-green) background. There is a very nice Weiß (white) V-shaped soutache, which is the Corps Color (Waffenfarbe) for Infanterie (Infantry) and Motorisiert Infanterie (Motorized Infantry). This looks to have been added after construction, as it does not go under the seams. Inside of this is a machine embroidered bullion National Tri-Color Cockade. Later made caps would have a single piece insignia "trapezoid".
The cap is in very good condition, not showing any major damage or repairs, just wear consistent with service and a few spots of moth damage, which is mostly contained to the fuzzy "nap" of the fabric. There is light overall staining and wear to the fabric, with the original color and feel preserved under the flaps.
A very nice Heer Army Infantry EM/NCO M38 overseas cap, ready to add to your collection!
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