Original German WWII Heer Army Transport and Supply Corps EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a German WWII Heer Army Transport and Supply Corps EM-NCO M38 overseas cap (Schiffchen), showing light to moderate period wear. 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 lightweight brown rayon or rayon botton blend liner, which is made from several pieces of fabric. It has a flap going around the entire circumference of the cap, which is scalloped in the front, correct for the design. Sewn in place on the top front of the cap is a fine BeVO style machine embroidered EM/NCO cap eagle, which is the 1940 pattern featuring grey embroidery on a light green background. There is a very nice Hellblau (Light blue) V-shaped soutache below this, which is the Waffenfarbe (Corps Color) for Transportation troops (Fahrtruppen) until 1942 and Supply troops (Nachschubtruppen) from 1942 onwards. This looks to have been added after construction, as it does not go under the seams. Inside of this is a machine embroidered bullion National Tri-Color Cockade. Later made caps would have a single piece insignia "trapezoid".

The cap is in very good condition, not showing any major damage or repairs, just wear consistent with service and a few spots of moth damage. We did note that the weave of the fabric used for the cap is a bit rougher than we usually see, so it is probably a later war example. There is light overall staining and wear to the fabric, with the original color and feel preserved under the flaps. There is no size marked but the cap measures approximately 29cm from end to end.

A very nice Heer Army Transport and Supply Corps M38 overseas cap, ready to add to your collection!