Kriegsmarine officers Fore-and-aft Hat (Zweispitz)

Kriegsmarine officers up to the rank of Kapitän zur See fore-and-aft hat, worn by all officers in full dress and -with the frock coat in dress and service uniforms- for specials occasions, such as being in foreign countries or at funerals. Fore-and-aft hats were very fragile and usually stored inside a protective cardboard box. In almost mint condition.