Germany, Heer. A Mint Tropical Uniform Neck Tie Province of China Coast Artillery

Coast Artillery

maker marked "BIRKS DINGWALL" and hallmarked on the reverse

3rd Class for Twelve Years' Service (bronze gilt on iron

number 851

14 mm x 36

Germany, Heer. A Mint Tropical Uniform Neck Tie Province of China Coast Artillery(Heer Krawatte fr das Tropenhemd). Constructed of olive drab cotton, with machine stitched to the mid section allow the tie to taper at each end, unmarked, measuring 10 cm in width at its widest point, with a total length of 120 cm, demonstrating no evident damage or wear, a scarce example worn by Heer personnel in both the North African and Mediterranean theatres in unissued and near mint condition.