Bohemia and Moravia, Protectorate. A Rare Government Army NCO’s Overseas Cap, c. 1943

(Schiffchen für Unteroffizier der Regierungstruppe). A rare and extremely well-preserved Bohemia and Moravia Government Army NCO’s overseas cap, constructed of olive-drab wool. It is fully surrounded by side panels, gently scalloped at the front, trimmed along the edge with lemon-yellow piping. Pinned onto the left side of the crown is a gilded bronze insignia consisting of crossed swords, retaining both reverse butterfly clips. The interior features a brown leather sweatband measuring 25 mm in width at its widest point. It is also fully encompassed by a multi-piece olive-drab cotton liner. Stamped onto the right side in black ink is a mark of “VS. III.”, a Czech lion coat of arms indicating manufacture in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, and a manufacture date of “1943”. It measures approximately 280 mm (l) x 115 mm (h) when folded on a flat surface. With no evident wear or damage, it is in an extremely fine condition.