An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Ensign (Fähnrich) Cap Badge
Gold-coloured bullion wire, in various textures, illustrating an open-ended wreath surmounted by the Imperial crown, the wreath surrounding a tri-colour cockade in silvered and black metal with a red felt centre, on a black wool base, padded, stamped in blue ink "M243" on the khaki cotton mesh backer, 62 mm x 75 mm, scattered gilt wear and surface oxidation evident, very fine. (C:102