Germany, Imperial. A I. Matrosen-Division Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with tropical Waffen-SS Rottenführer chevron

with tropical Waffen-SS Rottenführer chevron directly underneath

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It features a 64 cm-long

the handle of the sword inscribed "ITALIA"

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Germany, Imperial. A I. Matrosen-Division Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with tropical Waffen-SS Rottenführer chevron(Kaiserliche Marine Mtzenband fr Mannschaften der I. Matrosen Division). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of 8. I. MATROSEN=DIVISION. I. 8., unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 117 cm (l), demonstrating moderate material fatigue throughout, a scarce example issued to a marine equivalent in very fine condition.