Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of entitled to the 1866 clasp

entitled to the 1866 clasp only

obverse inscribed "ARMED FORCES AIR LETTER / BY AIR MAIL"

the Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1897

constructed of an identical field-grey cotton twill

with the Battalion arriving on the front line in Belgium shortly thereafter

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of entitled to the 1866 clasp(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.