Germany, Imperial. A I. Matrosen-Division Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the handle of the sword

the handle of the sword inscribed "ITALIA"

Grave Reference: B

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

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I Class (Orden al Mérito en el Trabajo)

Germany, Imperial. A I. Matrosen-Division Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the handle of the sword(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.