Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap, By Knagge & Peltz Auction Archive the reverse with a horizontal

the reverse with a horizontal tapered pin and a functional hinge/catch assembly

the reverse centre bears “XXV” (25 - for 25 years of service)

with canals as major forms of transportation

His Majesty the King has seen fit to confer this distinction on you for meritorious service compromising acts of bravery and self sacrifice in defence of our Empire

5 cm (h - inclusive of both coat of arms)

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap, By Knagge & Peltz Auction Archive the reverse with a horizontal(Schiffchen fr Mnner der Kstengeschtz). A rare and very well preserved Coastal Artillery EM NCOs overseas cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls, with gentle scalloping at the front. Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a dark green rayon backer bearing a golden yellow machine embroidered Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika. The eagle insignia measures