Germany, Luftwaffe. An Overseas Cap for Enlisted Ranks United Republic of ” circumscribed with “NIL DESPERANDUM”

” circumscribed with “NIL DESPERANDUM” (“NEVER DESPAIR”)

effective April 4

A loop emanating from the side of the throat fixture accommodates a replacement hanger constructed of blackened leather with metal fixtures

demonstrating loss of finish and surface oxidation to the reverse of the core

the eagle surmounted by the Royal crown

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Overseas Cap for Enlisted Ranks United Republic of ” circumscribed with “NIL DESPERANDUM”(Luftwaffe Schiffchen fr Mannschaften). A well preserved Luftwaffe overseas cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of dark blue grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by side walls which gently slope toward the front. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a dark blue grey wool backer bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, measuring 75 mm (w) x 45 mm (h). Directly below the eagle, the lower