Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Novara Cap Tally Ribbon Auction Out in France with the

Out in France with the “Little Black Devils” during the 2nd Battle of Ypres

the latter necessitating tape repair

BERLIN" on the buttonhole attachment and 15

21 mm (w) x 35

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Novara Cap Tally Ribbon Auction Out in France with the(Mtzenband SMS Novara). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of S. M. S. NOVARA, unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 93 cm (l), demonstrating only minor material fatigue, a scarce example of a tally ribbon issued to a crew member of a scout cruiser which participated in the Battle of the Strait of Otranto in extremely fine condition.