Germany, Kriegsmarine. An EM/NCO’s Board Cap, with U-Boat Traditions Badge Auction impressed "15121108 GIR DJM A

impressed "15121108 GIR DJM A NANIA RAJ ARI" on the edge

and Peter Spoden at Werner Mölders’ grave

circumscribing the firm’s classic squirrel logo

before returning to the CASC Pool on August 4th

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An EM/NCO’s Board Cap, with U-Boat Traditions Badge Auction impressed "15121108 GIR DJM A(Kriegsmarine Schiffchen fr Mannschaften mit Traditionsabzeichen). An interesting Kriegsmarine EM NCOs board cap, constructed of dark navy blue wool. The cap is fully surrounded by side walls which gently slope toward the front. Stitched onto the left side is a gilded bronze insignia in the form of a polar bear in mid stride. Measuring 40 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), this bear emblem was worn as a traditions badge by the crews of U Boats U 108, U 405, and U