Original German WWII Heer Army EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap in Size 56cm - Dated 1943 French Militaria and we can see that

and we can see that the buckle was originally blue

This would indicate that it is a 42lb size

The guard was removed just leaving the original grip assembly

DLA100-78-C-104

designated the Type 96 light machine gun

Original German WWII Heer Army EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap in Size 56cm - Dated 1943 French Militaria and we can see thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a German WWII Heer Army EM NCO M38 overseas cap (Schiffchen), showing light to moderate period wear. The overseas cap, nicknamed in German military slang as Schiffchen, or literally "little ship" as it resembled an up turned row boat, was standard issue for all branches of the Heer. This example is constructed of a field gray (feldgrau) wool exterior with a lightweight tan canvas liner,