Austria-Hungary, Empire. An SMS Novara Cap Tally Ribbon
(Mützenband “SMS Novara”). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “S.M.S. NOVARA”, unmarked, measuring 3.5 cm (w) x 93 cm (l), demonstrating only minor material fatigue, a scarce example of a tally ribbon issued to a crew member of a scout cruiser which participated in the Battle of the Strait of Otranto in extremely fine condition.

