Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Dalmat Cap Tally Ribbon Auction Balsen entered service with the

Balsen entered service with the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Division Das Reich

three intact lugs

The cap band is flanked by pebbled magnetic metal rivets securing in place a decorative chinstrap constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

maker's mark

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Dalmat Cap Tally Ribbon Auction Balsen entered service with the(Mtzenband 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.