Original German WWII Heer Army 1940 dated 58cm EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap - Removed Soutache Miscellaneous Gun Parts Army assigned the Quartermaster Corps

Army assigned the Quartermaster Corps with the mission of aerial delivery

but it takes significant effort

Helmet comes complete with supple original leather liner and complete original chinstrap which has separated along the fold for the keeper

The spring housing at the rear of the barrel twists and pulls back

Never been on a gun

Original German WWII Heer Army 1940 dated 58cm EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap - Removed Soutache Miscellaneous Gun Parts Army assigned the Quartermaster CorpsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice lightly worn example of a German WWII Heer Infantry 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 field gray (feldgrau) wool exterior, with a gray cotton rayon blend lining. It features a fine