Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap, By Chapelière Parisienne Archive 14 x 19 cm

14 x 19 cm

Gerspach was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal

a rare example of the order in overall extremely fine condition

the obverse medallion features the monogram of founder Knyaz Ferdinand on red enamel backing

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap, By Chapelière Parisienne Archive 14 x 19 cm(Kriegsmarine Schiffchen). A well preserved, French made Kriegsmarine EM NCOs overseas cap, constructed of dark blue wool. It is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which are scalloped toward the front. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a dark blue rayon backer bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika. The eagle insignia measures 60 mm (w) x 28 mm (h) overall. Directly