Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of On July 13th

On July 13th

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

"1882" reverse

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

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of On July 13th(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.