An Early Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Pioneer Officer’s Overseas Cap Auction measuring 34mm (w) x 46mm

measuring 34mm (w) x 46mm (h - inclusive of horizontally pierced integral suspension)

1949 and posted to 23 Transport Company RCASC

posted to Petawawa on December 1st

dated to Berlin on 29 June 1918

An Early Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Pioneer Officer’s Overseas Cap Auction measuring 34mm (w) x 46mmA fine example of a well preserved early second war German Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Pioneer Officers M38 pattern overseas cap, constructed of field gray wool, with fold down scallops to the front and side. The crown, and the front edges of the scalloped side panels feature embroidered silver aluminum piping, indicating the rank of Officer. The front of the cap features a machine embroidered Wehrmacht eagle, constructed of silvery aluminum and dark green