Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap, By Knagge & Peitz Archive anti-rust coating on the reverse

anti-rust coating on the reverse

for the loss of just two Russian vessels

measuring 230 mm x 105 mm (h)

maker marked “B&N L” for “Berg & Nolte

and pinned with red enameled Geneva Crosses

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap, By Knagge & Peitz Archive anti-rust coating on the reverse(Schiffchen fr Mnner der Kstenartillerie). An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM NCOs overseas cap, constructed of thick field grey wool. It is fully surrounded by fold down side panels which are gently scalloped at the front. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a dark green rayon backer bearing a machine embroidered bright yellow Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 65 mm (w) x 26 mm