Original German WWII 1937 Luftwaffe Dated Division Hermann Göring Officer Wool M38 Overseas Cap - Size 54 Category_Receiver The level of the wood

The level of the wood is now below the level of the hardware throughout the weapon

and now show a lovely polished patina

Aloiso was correct

Underbody designation reads:IRVINGJAP F

Original German WWII 1937 Luftwaffe Dated Division Hermann Göring Officer Wool M38 Overseas Cap - Size 54 Category_Receiver The level of the woodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service used example of a German WWII Luftwaffe M38 Overseas cap (Schiffchen), which we believe is from an officer in the 1st Paratroop Panzer Division Hermann Gring. It is a somewhat rare variant featuring white braided piping on the top of the flap, which as noted as a known pattern in Uniforms and Traditions of the Luftwaffe by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. These were made in the usual