| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/10302.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Military contractor |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1912 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Junior NCOs and seamans blue and white cotton collar : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Description
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Junior NCO's and seaman's blue cotton square rig collar with three white stripes around the edge. 'I.T.4. / 560 / K' has been stencilled in red paint on the white cotton back panel and 'B.A-K / 29 7 12' has been stamped in black adjacent to it.
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.