H028294 PANZER EM/NCO'S M42 OVERSEAS CAP. (Feldmütze M42) 

BACKGROUND: The M34 cap was worn by EM/NCO’s until the introduction of the newly designed M42 overseas cap on July 21ST 1942. Although based on the modified M34 field grey overseas cap as introduced in October 1935, the black version of the overseas cap wasn’t introduced until March 27TH 1940, as Panzer crews were being issued with the black Panzer beret previous to that. Due to the fact that the Panzer Beret was unpopular with the troops and didn’t facilitate the use of the headsets it was discontinued in January 1941, to be replaced with the newly introduced black overseas cap. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a particular identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with pink being chosen for Panzer, (Armored), personnel. Originally the early M34 and modified M34, (circa October 1935), overseas caps, were outfitted with an identifying branch of service soutache until regulations of July 10TH 1942 abolished the use of the soutache and instructed it to be removed from the caps, although the directive was not strictly adhered to. Of Note: The M34 overseas cap was only intended for EM/NCO’s ranks while officers ranks wore the old "Crusher" style visor cap until the introduction of the officer’s M38 overseas cap on December 6TH 1938. Officially wear of the old "Crusher" style visor caps was extended until April 1ST 1942.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Black wool/rayon blend construction cap with fold down back and side panels with scalloped front edge and forward sides, and two black painted, pebbled, magnetic sheet metal button front closure. The back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearers ears and neck and the scalloped front section could be secured with the buttons closed under the wearers chin. The cap has a black painted, metal alloy ventilation grommet to either side just below crown edge. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle positioned above a national tri color cockade with a black outer circle encompassing a white inner circle and a red center dot, on a woven, field grey rayon trapezoidal base. Insignia has been restored to the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in ribbed gray cotton twill. The lining is well marked with inkstamped size, "57", date, "1942", and the manufacturers name, "Mützen Lago Wein". Of Note: "Lago" is the German abbreviation for, Landes Lieferungs Genossenschaft, (State Supply Cooperative/Association). The cap is in overall very good condition with minimal nap wear and minor age and usage toning. Hard one to find!

GRADE ****1/2                             PRICE $2,750.00

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