Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive (Reichsarbeitsdiebst der werblichen Jugend)

(Reichsarbeitsdiebst der werblichen Jugend)

Footnote: 604 Private J

Mellish of Cape Town

sixth photograph illustrating a standing RFC officer in dress uniform

as well as its inner and outer boxes

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive (Reichsarbeitsdiebst der werblichen Jugend)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain wreath, with a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 96 mm (w) x 45. 95 mm (h), weighing 10. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition.