Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used condition example of a German WWII Heer Army EM-NCO M38 overseas cap (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 all branches of the Heer.

This example is constructed of a a field gray (feldgrau) wool exterior, with a gray cotton lining. It features a fine BeVo style machine embroidered eagle, with white thread on a forest green base, the standard Heer colors. Below this is a machine embroidered National Tri-Color Cockade on a square gray background. There is no branch of service soutache, so we assume this was probably for an infantry soldier.

Size of this cap looks to be around a 54-55cm. The inside of the cap has a nice condition lightweight canvas lining, which still has a faded maker marking with a May 1942 date:

Condition of this cap is very good, with a few small moth holes on the front left side. There are also a few small nips scattered over the outer shell. There is still a lot of the fuzzy "nap" to the wool fabric, and it does not look to have seen extensive use during the war. It was made in 1943, so it was probably not issued until late in the war. The colors are retained quite well, and this is definitely a very attractive and colorful overseas cap. The interior shows only light period service wear. Ready to add to your collection!