Original German WWII Heer Army EM-NCO Schiffchen M42 Overseas Cap with Neck Flap - Service Worn Hotchkiss MG Size 7THE HILLS CO

Size 7THE HILLS CO

The patch is in wonderful condition with all colors still easily recognizable

Officially termed the Feuerlöschwesen Verdienstkreuz (Fire Extinguishing Cross of Merit)

unit inactivated as paper unit in January 1946 in California

and securing strap are Goldgelb (Golden Yellow) wool

Original German WWII Heer Army EM-NCO Schiffchen M42 Overseas Cap with Neck Flap - Service Worn Hotchkiss MG Size 7THE HILLS COOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice "salty" service used example of a German WWII Heer Infantry EM NCO M42 overseas cap (Schiffchen), with relatively heavy period wear from service. 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. The M42 overseas cap was introduced for EM NCO personnel during July