A Kriegsmarine Enlisted Man's/NCO's Overseas Side Cap

Constructed with a black wool exterior, fold down panels with gently sloping, downward scallops to the front and forward sides, sewn in place on the peak on the front is a Kriegsmarine eagle in yellow and navy blue machine embroidery, illustrating a left-facing spread-winged eagle, its talons gripping a wreathed swastika below, embroidered tri-colour cockade on a navy blue background sewn in place on the fold down flap below the eagle. The interior is lined in a black cotton-rayon blend, stamped "B.A.-W." (Bekleidungsamt Wilhelmshaven = Clothing Department Wilhelmshaven) in white ink on the left side. The cap measures 125 mm x 270 mm, with very light wear and age soiling, the stitching intact and free of interruptions in the fabric, better than very fine.