Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap, By Knagge & Peltz Auction Archive the reverse with a horizontal

the reverse with a horizontal tapered pin and a functional hinge/catch assembly

the reverse centre bears “XXV” (25 - for 25 years of service)

8 (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

the inscription “IN TREUE FEST

with stands hanging from either side

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap, By Knagge & Peltz Auction Archive the reverse with a horizontal(Schiffchen fr Mnner der Kstengeschtz). A rare and very well preserved Coastal Artillery EM NCOs overseas cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls, with gentle scalloping at the front. Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a dark green rayon backer bearing a golden yellow machine embroidered Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika. The eagle insignia measures