Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a hard to find German WWII Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery overseas cap (Küstenartillerie Schiffchen). 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 the Coastal Artillery.
This example is constructed of a a field gray (feldgrau) wool exterior, with a part brown / part green lining. This is similar to the army colors, however it features a fine BeVO machine embroidered eagle, with yellow thread on a blue green base, the Kriegsmarine colors. Below this is a BeVO machine embroidered tri-color cockade, which is woven on the same blue green material. The inside of the cap is size marked 56, and has the complete dated maker stamp still mostly legible:
GEORG GROTE
HANNOVER - L
No. 54 1941
Condition of this cap is good, though it unfortunately has suffered moth damage to the wool outer portion, as shown. Most of this is to the "nap" of the fabric, however on the right side a hole was made through the side flap. The color is retained quite well, and this is definitely a very attractive and colorful overseas cap. Ready to add to your collection!
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
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