Original German WWII Heer Army 56cm EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap - Removed Soutache German Field Equipment The saber comes with the

The saber comes with the original all steel-curved scabbard still complete with both mounting rings

giving rise to the first LOW HUMP lock plate

The color is much less faded under the chin strap

though this may be a more recent addition from when the hilt was painted

3 overseas stripes are on the lower left cuff and denoting 1 ½ years of overseas service

Original German WWII Heer Army 56cm EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap - Removed Soutache German Field Equipment The saber comes with theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a German WWII Heer Infantry EM NCO M38 overseas cap (Schiffchen), with 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 tan cotton lining. It features a fine