An Early Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Pioneer Officer’s Overseas Cap
A fine example of a well preserved early second war German Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Pioneer Officer’s M38 pattern overseas cap, constructed of field-gray wool, with fold-down scallops to the front and side. The crown, and the front edges of the scalloped side panels feature embroidered silver/aluminum piping, indicating the rank of Officer. The front of the cap features a machine embroidered Wehrmacht eagle, constructed of silvery aluminum and dark green machine embroidery, that is hand-sewn to the cap. Directly below is a black embroidered soutache, indicating Pioneers, sewn to the cap in a triangular fashion, with a bullion version of a national cockade, consisting of a black wool backer, and black and silver wires, with a red felt core. On both sides of the sidecap are enameled metal rivets to allow air flow into the cap. The cap is lined on the interior with soft gray cotton lining, featuring a brown leather sweatband along the interior 1/3 of the cap. Overall, the cap measures 270 mm x 115 mm. It is well preserved, with light to moderate discolouration on the interior and exterior by the headband of the cap due to sweat. It is otherwise very well preserved, without holes or tears of any kind. A lightly worn example in overall better than extremely fine condition.

