Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Newly Listed horizontal pin with a tongue

horizontal pin with a tongue type "C" catch

Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)

the SAAF were compelled to fly fighter missions against Angolan aircraft in order to maintain tactical air superiority

rubber ring survives in the dome but has warped

1912 and it was during his posting at Malta Hospital

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Newly Listed horizontal pin with a tongue(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). An exceptionally rare and unique Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge, constructed of hollow die stamped gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, set around a raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a mark of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 41. 25 mm