{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-service-used-luftwaffe-em-nco-m38-overseas-wool-cap","title":"Original German WWII Service Used Luftwaffe EM-NCO M38 Overseas Wool Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service used example of a German WWII Luftwaffe M38 Overseas cap (\u003cem\u003eSchiffchen\u003c\/em\u003e), as worn by Enlisted men and NCOs (EM-NCO). While not quite \"salty\", it definitely has a \"been there\" look that is imposible to duplicate. 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 Luftwaffe for most occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap is constructed of the correct Luftwaffe \u003cem\u003eFliegerblau\u003c\/em\u003e (Flyer's Blue) blue gray wool exterior, and features a fine embroidered eagle and tri-color cockade sewn to the front. These are only stitched to the outer layer of fabric, which means they were sewn on during production. It features blue gray canvas lining, which staining on most of the interior, indicating that it definitely saw a lot of use. There are no markings on the inside that we can see, and it seems to be a size 56-57cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition shows moderate wear to the exterior, with some of the fuzzy \"nap\" of the fabric removed, except under the flaps on both sides and down the top center seam. A great service used cap that was \"really there\", ready to add to your collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA side cap is a military cap that can be folded flat when not being worn. It is also known as a garrison cap or flight cap in the United States, wedge cap in Canada, or field service cap in the United Kingdom. In form the side cap is comparable to the glengarry, a folding version of the Scottish military bonnet. It has been associated with various military forces since the middle of the 19th century, as well as various civilian organizations.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40648358395973,"sku":"ONSV23TMS131","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23TMS131__08.jpg?v=1696622314","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-service-used-luftwaffe-em-nco-m38-overseas-wool-cap","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}