Custom Piece Miniature – German M34/M40 Tropical Side Cap / Schiffchen (Desert Tan) – 3D Print for LEGO minifigure

The item is a German DAK Tropical Side Cap (Schiffchen) accessory, designed for minifigures.

German M34/M40 Tropical Side Cap / Schiffchen (Desert Tan) This is a custom molded and printed headgear accessory in a Desert Tan (Sand) color. The design reproduces the classic “Schiffchen” (Little Ship) forage cap shape, featuring a foldable envelope style. The front is detailed with a high-quality print of the Wehrmacht Eagle (Reichsadler) at the peak and the National Cockade (tricolor roundel) below it.

Background: This cap represents the tropical version of the standard side cap issued to the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) operating in North Africa and the Mediterranean. While the M43 field cap (with the visor) eventually replaced it, this lighter side cap was widely used by German infantry and Luftwaffe personnel in the desert heat. It was favored for its comfort and ability to be easily stowed away when wearing a steel helmet. In a LEGO diorama, this is a key accessory for building a historical North African campaign scene, specifically for early-war desert troops.