Germany, Third Reich. A Wehrmacht Officer’s M38 Overseas Cap, Private Purchase GTRexclude (Fallschirmjäger Stahlhelm-Tarnbezug)

(Fallschirmjäger Stahlhelm-Tarnbezug)

The ribbon was to be green with narrow dark red or lilac edges

an interesting example commonly made by prisoners of war (POWs) in worn condition

the insignia backed by a five-pointed silver star

his citation stating: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander David S

Germany, Third Reich. A Wehrmacht Officer’s M38 Overseas Cap, Private Purchase GTRexclude (Fallschirmjäger Stahlhelm-Tarnbezug)(Wehrmacht Schiffchen fr Offiziere). A fine quality private purchase Wehrmacht Officers M38 overseas cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which gently slope down toward the front. The edge of the walls are lined near the front using a strip of silver aluminum bullion tresse, while the top is lined around the entirety of the cap with gilded tresse that has developed an even brown patina over time.