Austria-Hungary, Empire. An SMS Dalmat Cap Tally Ribbon
(Mützenband “SMS Dalmat”). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of “S.M.S. DALMAT” with a golden-yellow threaded underlay, unmarked, measuring 3.5 cm (w) x 97 cm (l), demonstrating minor fading and material fatigue, a scarce ribbon issued to a crew member of the royal yacht in near extremely fine condition.

