Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Heinrich Balke visually-hidden A gilded silver Maltese cross

A gilded silver Maltese cross pattée with white enameled arms

including a Deutschen Jungvolk (DJ) four-year long service award to Wilhelm Krüger

the edges of the crosses trimmed in white and black embroidery

Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal - Edward VII

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Heinrich Balke visually-hidden A gilded silver Maltese cross(Kriegsmarine Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Kstenartillerie). A well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of coarse field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place at the front with pebbled buttons which emanate from the right flap