Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Novara Cap Tally Ribbon Auction good very fine or better

good very fine or better

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

the obverse bears three left facing busts of men

the latter necessitating tape repair

21 mm (w) x 35

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Novara Cap Tally Ribbon Auction good very fine or better(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.