Germany, Kriegsmarine. A White Garrison Cap Auction the obverse with a circular

the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a bronze ring inscribed “Der Deutschen Mutter” (The German Mother

scattered green oxidation spots evident

Footnote: The 1st Italian Army operated against the Austro-Hungarian forces in the Eastern Alps

the reverse with a circular central medallion depicting the royal cipher of Kaiser Wilhelm I

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A White Garrison Cap Auction the obverse with a circular(Bordmtze). A garrison cap (also known as a board cap) constructed of white cotton, with fold down sides and back panels with gently sloping, downward scallops towards the front, the centre of the cap features a national eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed swastika, woven in light blue threads on a white cotton backing, measuring 68 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), directly below is a tri colour cockade on a navy blue backer, measuring 32 mm (w) x