Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Hold Private William E

Private William E

This cap was worn from the late 1930's until the end of World War II

bordered by the inscription ALFRED HERZOG VON SACHSEN COBURG UND GOTHA

the medal with the strand of clasps measuring 77

and Coastal Artillery NCO/Enlisted cap eagle

Prussia, Kingdom. A Düppel Storm Cross Hold Private William E(Dppeler Sturmkreuz). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a Prussian imperial eagle perched on top of a canon, the arms inscribed DFFEL 18. APR. 1864, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 31. 67 mm (w) x 36. 55 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.