Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Novara Cap Tally Ribbon Auction set within a silver frame

set within a silver frame

the obverse bears three left facing busts of men

the obverse consisting of a central medallion depicting a rightward facing bust of Franz Josef

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

the photo mounted to a gray panelled card

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Novara Cap Tally Ribbon Auction set within a silver frame(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.