Original German WWII Red Cross DRK EM/NCO M38 Overseas Cap - Size 54 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly History of the "Philadelphia Deringer"

History of the "Philadelphia Deringer"

east of Montfaucon

a Japanese mortar round exploded on the edge of the hole

This 1917-dated example has a nice turned handle and was issued for use on the Western Front during WWI

There are the expected dents

Original German WWII Red Cross DRK EM/NCO M38 Overseas Cap - Size 54 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly History of the "Philadelphia Deringer"Original Item: Only One available. This is a very good condition WWII Era Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross) EM NCO M38 overseas cap (Schiffchen). 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 EM NCOs in the DRK, especially in the field. The overseas cap is fabricated from a fine dark gray wool on the exterior, designed with fold down