BACKGROUND: Although transportation and communication are always cited as two of the most vitally important aspects of successful military operations, accurate time coordination was also of great significance. As a result of the need for accurate time keeping the German military contracted assorted watch and clock manufacturers to produce a wide variety of specialized time pieces for military usage. The Kriegsmarine issue watches were officially listed as military property and were consider as being, "on loan", to the recipient with a corresponding receipt notation entered in the individuals Soldbuch.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A 34mm diameter tooled, nickel/silver plated, steel and metal alloy construction wristwatch with an inset clear glass face plate. Under the face reads "KM" and "Siegerin". A serial number of "110178" is to the reverse plate. Included, is a dark green cloth strap with a "genuine leather" backing. Appears to be in working order.