Germany. An Imperial Navy Officer’s Cap Badge with Band
An example of a first war period Marine Offizier’s cap badge with band; constructed of fine quality twisted, flat, and rolled aluminum bullion hand embroidery in the shape of a laurel wreath, a Prussian crown, and a tri-colour cockade; on a dark blue wool backer; heavily padded; fastened onto its period original cap tally band; constructed of dark olive-green cotton in a criss-cross stitch; the badge measuring 75 mm (w) x 75 mm (h); a worn example, in overall very fine condition.

