Original Excellent German WWII 1941 Dated Heer Panzer Signals EM-NCO Black Wool M38 Overseas Cap by Esser & Co. - Size 59 Russian Field Gear but unfortunately also has surface

but unfortunately also has surface rust on a good portion

There are Nie crystals visible with a magnifying glass at the temper line

between the top wing panels as an anti-Zeppelin measure

The other information on the sides gives the maker and specifications for the batteries

The telescope does not focus properly so maybe some internal lens needs adjustment or is absent

Original Excellent German WWII 1941 Dated Heer Panzer Signals EM-NCO Black Wool M38 Overseas Cap by Esser & Co. - Size 59 Russian Field Gear but unfortunately also has surfaceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent, close to unissued condition example of a German WWII Heer Panzer Signals 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 all branches of the Heer. This example is constructed of a black wool exterior as used by the Panzerkorps, with a olive gray