Original German WWII Luftwaffe EM-NCO Wool M38 Overseas Cap in Size 56 - Schiffchen Spanish American War Custom worked knives like this

Custom worked knives like this were made aboard ships predominately in the Pacific

or possibly a General Officer’s home or quarters

probably retained at about 40%

We can also see what look to be vise marks

was a Jerry patrol

Original German WWII Luftwaffe EM-NCO Wool M38 Overseas Cap in Size 56 - Schiffchen Spanish American War Custom worked knives like thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service used example of a German WWII Luftwaffe M38 Overseas cap (Schiffchen), as worn by Enlisted men and NCOs (EM NCO). It definitely has a "been there" look that is impossible to duplicate. The overseas cap, nicknamed in German military slang as "Schiffchen", or literally "little ship" as it resembled an up turned row boat, was standard issue for the Luftwaffe for most occasions. The cap is