Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer's M38 Overseas Wool Cap - Schiffchen German Documents & Books The Model 1842 was the

The Model 1842 was the first U

Some may have the original Hungarian made leather liner

with no signs of major corrosion and a great patina

its primary mission was to provide tactical close air support for ground forces

5 inches high

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer's M38 Overseas Wool Cap - Schiffchen German Documents & Books The Model 1842 was theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a German WWII Luftwaffe M38 Overseas 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 Lufwaffe for most occasions. The cap is constructed of a blue gray wool exterior, and features a fine machine embroidered eagle and tri color cockade