Germany, Imperial. An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Deck Officer’s Cap Insignia GTRexclude Gehlken was drafted on September

Gehlken was drafted on September 13

115 mm x 140 mm)

He received many decorations over his years in the military

away from the body in the traditional "lobster tail" design

1914 and attached to Lord Strathcona's Horse on September 22nd

Germany, Imperial. An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Deck Officer’s Cap Insignia GTRexclude Gehlken was drafted on September(Kaiserliche Marine Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of hand embroidered gold and silver bullion wire thread on a dark blue wool background, presenting with imperial crown and ribbon on top of tri colour cockade with red felt centre, measuring 81. 5 mm (w) x 64 mm (h), in very fine condition.