Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction embellishing by Gold fleur de

embellishing by Gold fleur de lys on each arm

He enlisted in the RCMP in 1955

he adds a small private award of his own

end of rivets visible from obverse in 3 and 9 o’clock arms

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction embellishing by Gold fleur de(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of vaulted magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, surrounding a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 73 mm (w) x 45. 77 mm (h), weighing 7. 1 grams, an unusual example in extremely fine condition.