Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction The regimental staff was seriously

The regimental staff was seriously compromised by its failure to provide adequate security or reconnaissance

a Second Lieutenant Rank Collar Insignia (in silver gilt

measuring 61 mm x 23 mm

but second pilot was uninjured

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction The regimental staff was seriously(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