Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Senior NCO’s Visor Cap Auction Archive insignia in frosted and gilt

insignia in frosted and gilt bronze with red enamels

in turn culminating in an integral loop and suspension ring with a period original shortened length of neck ribbon

but eventually came back to Germany

the left tank is at an angle as an explosion is taking place underneath its right side

Footnote: James William McLaughlin was born on April 25

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Senior NCO’s Visor Cap Auction Archive insignia in frosted and gilt(Kriegsmarine Schirmmtze fr Unteroffiziere). A well preserved Kriegsmarine Senior NCOs visor cap, constructed of dark navy blue wool. It features reinforced side walls which are lined on the exterior with a ribbed black mohair cap band. The crowns internal wire reinforcement has been removed to give the cap a popular but non regulation Sattelform appearance. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a dark navy blue wool backer bearing a