Germany, Third Reich. A Wehrmacht Officer’s M38 Overseas Cap, Private Purchase GTRexclude an interesting example commonly made

an interesting example commonly made by prisoners of war (POWs) in worn condition

The ribbon was to be green with narrow dark red or lilac edges

measuring 64 mm x 25 mm

his citation stating: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander David S

the insignia backed by a five-pointed silver star

Germany, Third Reich. A Wehrmacht Officer’s M38 Overseas Cap, Private Purchase GTRexclude an interesting example commonly made(Wehrmacht Schiffchen fr Offiziere). A fine quality private purchase Wehrmacht Officers M38 overseas cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which gently slope down toward the front. The edge of the walls are lined near the front using a strip of silver aluminum bullion tresse, while the top is lined around the entirety of the cap with gilded tresse that has developed an even brown patina over time.