Which Kaiserliche Marine unit does this jacket belong to?

[Mike Huxley]

Hi guy's,

I recently aquired a dress jacket for a Maschinistmaat and I'm puzzled by the unit marks printed inside the jacket? Can anyone explain them to me?

Here's a pic of the markings



Also, here's a pic of the jacket



By the way, does anybody know the best way of cleaning the cloth silver cuff insignia? Or is it best left alone?

 

[Gustaf]

Hi Mike,
The markings in the box,
BAW Bekeidugsampt Wilhelmshaven
30. 4. 13 #0 April 1913
1 is the size
Below that is
II.T.7. Second Torpedodivision at Kiel and I would have to guess about the 7
90 is the soldier's number
13 means taht he enlisted in 1913

This information was taken from Johan somer's second volume
Best wihses
Gus

 

[Mike Huxley]

II.T.7. Second Torpedodivision at Kiel and I would have to guess about the 7

Ghus my old mate,

Thanks for the reply. I had a feeling it was the "Torpedodivision" but I think it was Wilhelmshaven. Now who's this Johan Somer's you spoke of???? and can I obtain this book easily?

By the way, PM just sent with my addy.

 

[Gustaf]

Hey Mike,
Johan's books are titled
Imperial German field uniforms and equipment 1907-1918,
He is working on a 3rd volume, and I think that they are a very good general refferance for WWI German equipment, I got mine off Amazon and they run about $44 each plus shipping (it should be less in pounds sterling)
Best wishes
Gus