Original German WWII Heer Army EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap in Size 56cm - Dated 1943 French Militaria This would indicate that it

This would indicate that it is a 42lb size

This example does not have a serial number on the barrel indicating that it is an earlier import

and we can see that the buckle was originally blue

The guard was removed just leaving the original grip assembly

On the other side looks to be the "Eagle of Saint John" with a shield on its chest

Original German WWII Heer Army EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap in Size 56cm - Dated 1943 French Militaria This would indicate that itOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a German WWII Heer Army 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 tan canvas liner,