Germany. An Imperial German Naval Boatswain Rank Patch Hold A textbook example of a

A textbook example of a well preserved Iron Cross 1939 with pleasing patina

The postcard is dated to the district of Samter (modern day western Poland) on April 17

in that it features a handwrittem message

on a loop for suspension (marked “3” for “Wilhelm Deumer

he was promoted to Colonel and made Chief of the General Staff of the Supreme Command for special use XXXVII

Germany. An Imperial German Naval Boatswain Rank Patch Hold A textbook example of aA rank patch for a boatswain of the Imperial German navy; consisting of yellow embroidery in the form of a Royal Crown and an anchor; on a blue wool backer with black cotton backing on the reverse; measuring 78 mm (w) x 103 (h); in overall near extremely fine condition. (C: 102)