Germany, Imperial. A I. Matrosen-Division Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Real love grows fondly every

Real love grows fondly every day

the handle of the sword inscribed "ITALIA"

one medal with its period original ribbon and the other with an incorrect ribbon

Mackenzie n transferred to the 1 Argylls

awarded on March 28

Germany, Imperial. A I. Matrosen-Division Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Real love grows fondly every(Kaiserliche Marine Mtzenband fr Mannschaften der I. Matrosen Division). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of 8. I. MATROSEN=DIVISION. I. 8., unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 117 cm (l), demonstrating moderate material fatigue throughout, a scarce example issued to a marine equivalent in very fine condition.