Germany, Luftschutz. A Rare Em/Nco’s Luftwaffe-Style Overseas Cap, By Heinrich Balke Auction Archive Our men were splendid --

Our men were splendid -- they were as cool as veterans and advanced across No Man's Land as if on a rabbit hunt

the lanyard measuring 425 mm in length

Expected wear on and inside the box from active use

heavy surface marks over hilt from period wear

the ED without its ribbon

Germany, Luftschutz. A Rare Em/Nco’s Luftwaffe-Style Overseas Cap, By Heinrich Balke Auction Archive Our men were splendid --(Luftschutz Schiffchen). A rare and extremely well preserved Luftschutz EM NCOs overseas cap, constructed of a classic Luftwaffe style dark grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which gently slope toward the front. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a dark navy blue rayon backer bearing a machine embroidered light silver grey Luftschutz insignia, measuring 85 mm (w) x 26 mm (h). Directly below the insignia,