Günter Wagner was producing short cap top models for 100 series for some the non-European country market. According to Pelikan Schreibgeräte, the lineup were as follows (cap/sleeve);

• black / green (standard)

• black / black (standard)

• red-brown / tortoiseshell

• coral red / coral red

• jade green / jade green etc.

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​Standard short cap models were produced based on model 100 (Fig.3). When the short cap models were introduced is unclear, but pen shown in Fig.3-2 is dated from 1931 to 1933 according to the source. In addition, all 101 models had their short cap top variants (Pelikan-guide.com) (Fig.1, 4, 5).

 

Two possible reasons for the development of the model is presented in Pelikan Schreibgeräte.

• Protecting the pen from being robbed in countries with greater risk of pickpocket.

• The need for the pens that fit the breast pocket on army uniforms.

In both cases, buttoning up the breast pocket was required when a pen was clipped, and only short cap top made it possible without the bulge of the flap. Fig. 2 shows that short cap top 101 makes less bulge in my waist pocket. Interestingly, T111 (Toledo) had short cap variant. I wonder who carried it in the breast pocket (Fig.6).

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The cap top was shortened while the cap tube was extended, the cap itself is as long as their basic models (Table). So, the cap has the same vent hole position as model 100 (Fig.1). The clip remained unchanged.

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The short cap top variants were also made for model 100N (Fig.7, 8, 9, 10). Their production period is unclear, but pen in Fig.11 is dated 1952.

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