Original German WWII 1939 dated Heer Army Artillery EM-NCO Wool M38 Overseas Cap by Carl Halfar - size 57 Japanese Flags It was later also used

It was later also used on the M1 Garand Rifle

Josef Werndl (1831–1889) and Karel Holub (1830–1903) designed and patented their design

it is impossible to tell if it was made as an E or an F

The leather chin strap unfortunately has broken and been repaired in several locations

the WWI helmets were still issued to second line and training troops well into WWII

Original German WWII 1939 dated Heer Army Artillery EM-NCO Wool M38 Overseas Cap by Carl Halfar - size 57 Japanese Flags It was later also usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a German WWII Heer Army Artillery 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 an olive green cotton lining. It features a