Frequently when a kaleun was awarded a RK the crew would paint a maltese cross on the front of the tower. When he got the leaves they would add several large leaves on both sides. Some ships would also put their tonnage on the tower too if it was over 100,000. I've got a photo of a type I that on its tower its got the open sharks mouth with all the teeth. Some crews got very creative in decorating the tower.
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