A German Second World War Coastal Artillery Officers Overseas Cap.
A scarce overseas cap being from the Kriegsmarine land based forces, constructed in the classic green of the Coastal Artillery uniforms in the heavy ribbed material, which is sometimes encountered in the manufacture of their tunics and breeches, but unusual in the manufacture of the overseas cap. Gold waffenfarbe to the side scallop. Gold Bevo weave on green eagle with the correct green silver Bevo woven cockade. Approximately size 56. On lowering the side scallop the original Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery green can be seen, the remainder of the cap has faded. The interior lining with evidence of wear use, good condition £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of German Militaria.

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