Germany, Imperial. A Torpedo Boat S178 Cap Tally Ribbon Hold Cottle enlisted on February 3

Cottle enlisted on February 3

obverse centre also in silver gilt exhibiting a yellow enameled centre encircled by a translucent red enameled ring

gilt wear and fine scattered chipping evident in the navy blue paint

the items mounted in a glass-faced wooden presentation case

A highly desirable Bavarian Observer badge in silver with a finely enameled square insignia

Germany, Imperial. A Torpedo Boat S178 Cap Tally Ribbon Hold Cottle enlisted on February 3(Torpedoboot Mtzenband). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered silver wire inscription of S. M. TORPEDOBOOT S178, unmarked, measuring 33 mm (w) x 995 mm (l), minor material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.