Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy M38 Overseas cap (Schiffchen), as worn NCO ranks. 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 Warrant and Petty officer NCO ranks.
The cap is constructed of a navy blue wool exterior, and features machine BeVo embroidered bullion eagle and tri-color cockade emblems sewn to the front. The left side of the cap additionally has a lovely hand embroidered panel with the nickname Franzi on the inside. On the left is a four leaf clover, and the right an arrow through a heart, so we would assume that "Franzi"'s sweetheart added this before he set out at sea.
The interior is black light canvas, and is in very good condition. There is a size 56 stamped on the left hand side, over the maker's initials HBB. The other side has a tag pinned in place, which looks to be from a collector who previously owned this wonderful cap.
Condition of the cap is very good, showing light wear from service on the exterior, which has removed some of the fuzzy 'nap' of the wool fabric. There are not any tears or major repairs, and it really presents wonderfully.
A great Kriegsmarine Overseas cap with some lovely personalization, 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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