Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Overseas Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Early-War Example Republic of the Parachutist’s Badge was awarded

the Parachutist’s Badge was awarded in recognition of the successful completion of 25 jumps

the reverse presents the year 1882 on a red enamelled field

forcing his re-admission to the same hospital three weeks later

HAZARA 1891 (2254 Pte W

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Overseas Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Early-War Example Republic of the Parachutist’s Badge was awarded(Kriegsmarine feldgraues Schiffchen fr Mannschaften der Kstenartillerie). An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery overseas cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by side walls which gently scallop toward the front, while the crown is flanked on each side by ventilation holes which are reinforced with field grey painted metal grommets. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a