Germany, Kriegsmarine. A White Garrison Cap Auction A Miniature Royal Red Cross

A Miniature Royal Red Cross

a Coldstream Guards regimental insignia in gold-coloured and silver bullion wire with red threading forming the central cross and a large gold-coloured sequin at its base

39mm (w) x 45mm (h)

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

with a Colonel's insignia in bronze affixed illustrating a left-facing lion standing upon the royal crown

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A White Garrison Cap Auction A Miniature Royal Red Cross(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