Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s M40 Overseas Cap

(Waffen-SS Schiffchen M40). A very well-preserved Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s M40 overseas cap, constructed of field-grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold-down side panels which slope toward the front, and are reinforced along the upper edge with dual rows of machine stitching. The peak bears the outline of an SS-style German national eagle insignia which has since been removed, while directly below are the traces of a Totenkopf formerly adorning the centre of the side wall, similarly lost to time. The interior is fully encompassed by a multi-piece grey rayon laner, stamped on the right with a size mark of “58” in black ink. It measures approximately 305 mm (l) x 120 mm (h) when folded on a flat surface. The exterior edges of the missing insignia demonstrate a consistent array of small perforations where stitching has been removed, and moderate soiling consistent with wartime wear is visible to the interior. The cap is in an overall very fine condition.