Austria-Hungary, Empire. An SMS Szent István Cap Tally Ribbon

(Mützenband “Szent István”). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “S.M.S. SZENT ISTVÁN”, unmarked, measuring 3.5 cm (w) x 95.5 cm (l), a scarce ribbon issued to a crew member of a Tegetthoff class dreadnought battleship with a storied wartime career in extremely fine condition.