Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer M38 Overseas Wool Cap - Schiffchen Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The crown stands nearly 3"

The crown stands nearly 3" high at the front

as is the marking below: PATENTED SEPT 10th 1850

or to use in reenactments

yellow nylon draw straps

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer M38 Overseas Wool Cap - Schiffchen Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The crown stands nearly 3"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, near mint example of a German WWII Luftwaffe M38 Overseas side cap (Schiffchen), as worn by Officers. 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 a blue gray wool exterior, and features a fine silver bullion eagle and tri