HISTORY. The “Kriegsmarine” cap tally was introduced on the 1st of November 1938 as war became imminent and restrictions were placed on the wearing of named cap tallies, with their use permitted only when there was no possibility of outside personnel seeing them. The named cap tallies were withdrawn entirely for wear under additional regulations on the 5th of November 1939 and replaced by the “Kriegsmarine” tally for the remainder of the war.

Cap is constructed of white cotton, exterior of the reinforced sidewall in a black felt, a tally ribbon in black rayon wrapped around the edge and inscribed "Kriegsmarine" in gold-colored thread.  On the top front of the cap is a Kriegsmarine Eagle and a cockade just below.  The white cap is a little dirty (common) and has a couple small stains.  The Kriegsmarine Eagle has some rust.  An iconic piece of WW2 history.

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