Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A rare German School Ship Admiral Karpfanger Cap Tally.
A scarce cap tally from the Third Reich period. Excellent weave to the lettering. The tally appears to be shortened both ends, one small moth nibble under the letter ‘’M’’ in Admiral, otherwise good condition £300-£400

In 1937 the HAPAG Shipping Line purchased the full mast sailing ship l’Avenir and re-named it the Admiral Karpfanger, intending it to be a sailing school ship. It was lost with all hands under Captain Walker at Cape Horn in 1938.