Germany, Imperial. A I. Matrosen-Division Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Retaining a 4th Battalion Officers

Retaining a 4th Battalion Officers cap badge and it appears to have been with this cap since the war

It features a 64 cm-long

the handle of the sword inscribed "ITALIA"

Real love grows fondly every day

Germany, Imperial. A I. Matrosen-Division Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Retaining a 4th Battalion Officers(Kaiserliche Marine Mtzenband fr Mannschaften der I. Matrosen Division). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of 8. I. MATROSEN=DIVISION. I. 8., unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 117 cm (l), demonstrating moderate material fatigue throughout, a scarce example issued to a marine equivalent in very fine condition.