Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Novara Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on the authority of Governor

on the authority of Governor and Commander-in-Chief John Brooks

Godet & Co

the pin is marked 174

the screwback with the Monetny Dvor mint mark

An Early Luftwaffe Observers Badge by Assmann - Eagle in patinated tombac

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Novara Cap Tally Ribbon consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on the authority of Governor(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.