Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Hold Maine and her near-sister ship

Maine and her near-sister ship Texas reflected the latest European naval developments

he was invalided to Canada on November 1st 1915 and recommended for discharge

the reverse inscribed “Für Kriegsverdienst” (For Military Merit)

very small chip on reverse 6 o’clock arm of cross between the 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms of main crutch cross

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Hold Maine and her near-sister ship(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval and hollowed laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 36 mm (h) x 42. 33 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, in very fine condition.