Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Schiffstammdivision Der Nordsee Cap Tally Ribbon Hold unstitched and measuring 535 mm

unstitched and measuring 535 mm (l) x 118 mm (h)

consisting of 1) An Early Political cap eagle

circumscribed with “REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE” (FRENCH REPUBLIC)

three and a half weeks shy of his thirtieth birthday

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Schiffstammdivision Der Nordsee Cap Tally Ribbon Hold unstitched and measuring 535 mm(Kriegsmarine Mtzenband). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered fine gold bullion wire inscription of 1. A. SCHIFFSTAMMDIVSION DER NORDSEE 1. A in Fraktur script, unmarked, measuring 33 mm (w) x 520 mm (l), with material fatigue evident throughout the rayon and wire, in overall very fine condition. Footnote: Previously removed from a Third Reich political party podium flag. An Allied Soldier picked up this flag and