Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer Theodor Riedel Blue Sailor’s Cap Hold He flew various aircraft

He flew various aircraft

Measuring 196 mm (w) x 303 mm (h)

For 24 years of Service

but his service was not required in the Pacific theatre as hostilities were ceasing there as well

1865: Retirement as Major General with pension

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Destroyer Theodor Riedel Blue Sailor’s Cap Hold He flew various aircraft(Kriegsmarine Tellermtze). A Kriegsmarine Zerstrer (Destroyer) Theodor Riedel blue sailors cap, constructed of dark navy blue wool. It features reinforced side walls, and retains a fully intact tally ribbon, constructed of black rayon and bearing a machine embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of ZERSTRER THEODOR RIEDEL in Fraktur script. The ribbon is affixed in place with four dark navy blue threaded bands distributed around the circumference.