| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/10302.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Gilt brass |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | Before November 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Seamans gilt brass tie pin : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Description
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) seaman's gilt brass tie pin. It has a decorative hexagonal chain pattern on the front and a brooch type pin on the back.
History / Summary
Taken from the ship's store in SMS Emden after she was defeated by HMAS Sydney off the Cocos Keeling Islands in November 1914.