Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Stick Pin Miniature Newly Listed The letter was the first

The letter was the first word the family had of Pte

he served as a company commander in the 3rd Naval Artillery Department from September 1934 to September 1937

After making rapid progress

the highest rank and commander of the Rifles itself

the reverse centre presents the royal cipher of King Wilhelm I

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Stick Pin Miniature Newly Listed The letter was the first(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, with a central raised anchor, overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 62 mm (w) x 44. 04 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, accompanied by a stick pin miniature, constructed of silvered bronze, of identical appearance, unmarked,