Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Tropical Visored Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, by Franz Ritter, c. 1943 certificate_of_authenticity Signature on Post War Photo:

Signature on Post War Photo: Bodo Spranz

The order was bestowed for outstanding civilian and military accomplishments

the badge measures 38

The interior of the side walls is fully lined with a period replacement pebbled black leather sweatband

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Tropical Visored Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, by Franz Ritter, c. 1943 certificate_of_authenticity Signature on Post War Photo:(Kriegsmarine Tropen Einheitsfeldmtze fr Mannschaften). A well preserved Kriegsmarine tropical visored field cap, constructed of gently ribbed khaki tan cotton cloth. It is fully surrounded by decorated side panels which are fixed in place with a row of stitching along the top edge. Each side of the crown is flanked by dual ventilation holes, all reinforced with magnetic metal grommets. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a brown rayon