A 2Nd Pattern M40 Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s “Schiffchen” Overseas Cap Newly Listed by Lemaitre

by Lemaitre

in the Summer of 1943

one of many members of the Canadian Force singled out for the award in that edition

Footnote: Private William Richards' medal is recorded on roll of "Medals Returned"

A 2Nd Pattern M40 Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s “Schiffchen” Overseas Cap Newly Listed by LemaitreThis is a unique overseas cap was purchased from a returning veteran with an interesting history behind it. The cap is constructed of field grey wool with fold down side and back panels with gently sloping, downward scallops to the front. It features a single white machine stitched seam along the outer edge of the cap, and double white machine stitched seams along the upper of the panels. At the front center is a set of matching BeVo SS insignia,