Germany, Kriegsmarine. A White Sailor’s Cap, Owner-Attributed Example GTRexclude from dead bodies

from dead bodies

the frame measuring 118 mm (w) x 203 mm (h)

including those involved in the on-going search for the ill-fated Franklin Expedition of 1845-1848

the cross displaying minor oxidation and loss of finish

topped by an inscription of “REICHSFINANZVERWALTUNG ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ” (“REICH FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION BORDER PROTECTION”)

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A White Sailor’s Cap, Owner-Attributed Example GTRexclude from dead bodies(Kriegsmarine Tellermtze). A very well preserved Kriegsmarine Tellermtze (sailors cap), constructed of a reinforced dark navy blue wool cap band. Wrapped around the exterior is a general issue tally ribbon constructed of black rayon and bearing a machine embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of KRIEGSMARINE in Fraktur script. Affixed to the crown is a separate cover, constructed of a white rayon blended cloth. Pined onto the peak is a one piece