Germany, Imperial. An Elaborate Patriotic Tapestry, c. 1900 Hold circumscribed by ribbed border with

circumscribed by ribbed border with inscription “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and laurel leaf branches

postmarked "Köln"

The interior of the cap features a brown leather sweatband 42 mm in width

replacement suspension

maker marked "GAUNT LONDON" on the brass core

Germany, Imperial. An Elaborate Patriotic Tapestry, c. 1900 Hold circumscribed by ribbed border with(Wandteppich). A striking patriotic tapestry, constructed of a light blue imitation silk cloth base with a white cotton underlay, the obverse trimmed along all four corners with a gold bullion wire tresse, overlaid by a cloth disc bearing a stunning depiction of the coronation of a Holy Roman Emperor, surrounded by clergy and court officials, executed in fine multi coloured machine embroidery, surrounded by machine embroidered gold bullion with