Original WWII GERMAN ARMY (Heer) OFFICER’S M38 OVERSEAS CAP. (Feldmütze n/P M38) Certified

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Original WWII GERMAN ARMY (Heer) Infantry OFFICER’S M38 OVERSEAS CAP. (Feldmütze n/P M38) Certified.  The Officer’s M38 overseas field cap was originally introduced on December 6TH 1938 as a replacement for the old pattern visored field cap that had been introduced in March 1934. The design of the Officer’s M38 overseas cap was based on the M34 overseas cap as worn by EM/NCO’s. The black panzer version of the Officer’s M38 overseas cap wasn’t officially introduced until March 27TH 1940. Nice quality, M38 pattern, field-grey wool  construction cap.. The cap features fold down side and back panels with scalloped slopes to the forward side panels. The crown edge and the forward scalloped side panels are both piped in bright, interwoven, silver/aluminum braiding. As is typical the fold down panels are stitched in the upright position at the front center of the cap. The cap has a field-grey, enamel painted, magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommet to each side positioned just below the crown edges. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle woven dark green rayon base. The eagle is handstitched to the cap, This is an enlisted eagle not normally seen on an officer model.  obviously a custom addition perhaps field done. national tri-color cockade which is handstitched to the cap is correct officer bullion grade.  Of Note: Regulations of July 10TH 1942 abolished the use of the branch of service soutache and instructed it to be removed from the caps, although the directive was not strictly adhered to. The interior of the cap is fully lined in ribbed,  cotton rayon maker stamped and dated 1937 ! Very large about a size 61!  . The cap is in overall very good/fair  condition some  moth nips and holes with repairs as in most of these types do, and light to moderate age and usage toning.   Nice period cap Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a U.S .Veteran as a trophy of war. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Interesting customized CAP!