Original German WWII Luftwaffe EM-NCO M38 Overseas Wool Cap with Faded Markings - Schiffchen German Uniforms however as mentioned before the

however as mentioned before the cockade and chinstrap are both missing

"Since the heavy wool feldgrau uniform proved to be oppressively hot in summer weather

characteristic of M1928 Thompson production

and inexpensive to produce

and the front 6 inches or so was replaced during service

Original German WWII Luftwaffe EM-NCO M38 Overseas Wool Cap with Faded Markings - Schiffchen German Uniforms however as mentioned before theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of a German WWII Luftwaffe M38 Overseas cap (Schiffchen), as worn by Enlisted men and NCOs (EM NCO). 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. The cap is constructed of the correct Luftwaffe Fliegerblau (Flyer's Blue) blue gray