Germany, Kriegsmarine. An EM/NCO’s Board Cap, with U-Boat Traditions Badge Auction constructed of silvered war metal

constructed of silvered war metal

both unmarked and measuring 58 mm (w) x 102 mm (l)

and Peter Spoden at Werner Mölders’ grave

impressed "15121108 GIR DJM A NANIA RAJ ARI" on the edge

circumscribing the firm’s classic squirrel logo

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An EM/NCO’s Board Cap, with U-Boat Traditions Badge Auction constructed of silvered war metal(Kriegsmarine Schiffchen fr Mannschaften mit Traditionsabzeichen). An interesting Kriegsmarine EM NCOs board cap, constructed of dark navy blue wool. The cap is fully surrounded by side walls which gently slope toward the front. Stitched onto the left side is a gilded bronze insignia in the form of a polar bear in mid stride. Measuring 40 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), this bear emblem was worn as a traditions badge by the crews of U Boats U 108, U 405, and U