REMEMBERANCE HAT WITH SCENERY

Germany 1980s EA/DE/0020

A small, yet intricate military scene is balanced along the top and rim of this straw hat. The lettering on the band across the hat is barely legible, except for the words “…hat Ruhe.” meaning find rest or peace. The oaken wreath and crossed sabres pin in front references the army branch of the German Armed Forces. The eagle coat of arms over the Roman numeral three tying the tassels together, refers to the 3rd Corps, which had its headquarters in Koblenz from 1957 to 1994. This corps was mostly involved in disaster relief, particularly after floodings and forest fires.

REMEMBERANCE HAT WITH SCENERY

Germany 1980s EA/DE/0020

A small, yet intricate military scene is balanced along the top and rim of this straw hat. The lettering on the band across the hat is barely legible, except for the words “…hat Ruhe.” meaning find rest or peace. The oaken wreath and crossed sabres pin in front references the army branch of the German Armed Forces. The eagle coat of arms over the Roman numeral three tying the tassels together, refers to the 3rd Corps, which had its headquarters in Koblenz from 1957 to 1994. This corps was mostly involved in disaster relief, particularly after floodings and forest fires.