Germany, Kriegsmarine. An EM/NCO’s Board Cap, with U-Boat Traditions Badge Hold In 1942 he was promoted

In 1942 he was promoted to Hauptman

A similar buckle is illustrated on page 421 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

with a stickpin attachment and boutonniere

A 1915 Kriegsverdienstkreuz from the Kingdom of Saxony

reverse bearing an engraved anchor and “No

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An EM/NCO’s Board Cap, with U-Boat Traditions Badge Hold In 1942 he was promoted(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