Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Volunteer’s Overseas Cap United Republic of On the 8th

On the 8th

in blue and white enamels

with a national eagle clutching a swastika on the top and a bowtie on the bottom

successfully attacked Allied forces and relieved Panzergrenadier-Regiment 125 on 30/31 October

5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its bars

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Volunteer’s Overseas Cap United Republic of On the 8th(Wehrmacht Schiffchen fr Freiwillige Osttruppen). An interesting Wehrmacht overseas cap issues to an Eastern volunteer, constructed of field grey wool with olive drab undertones. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels which are scalloped toward the front. Stitched onto the front is a field made cockade consisting of a oval reinforced white wool backer topped by black and pale red or orange, measuring 22 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) and possibly