Kriegsmarine EM/NCO’s Summer Overseas Cap

A Kriegsmarine EM/NCO’s summer uniform overseas cap constructed of white cotton twill. It is fully surrounded by fold-down side walls with gentle scalloping at the front. Machine sewn onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a white cotton base bearing a machine-embroidered black national. Underneath the eagle is a machine embroidered tri-colour cockade on a white cotton backing. Inside is lined with a light white cotton twill liner with a black ink maker’s mark of “HOLZ & BINKOWSKI” stamped onto the right side. Inside is has a clear size marking in black ink “56”. As well as B.A.K. stamped as well as date pf production: “9. 6. 41”. The cap shows consistent soiling to the exterior, most likely from storage and age. Inside shows no signs of age and or use.

Scarce side cap in very good condition!!