Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction Royal Air Force Depot (May

Royal Air Force Depot (May 25

but second pilot was uninjured

when he learned of the hazards confronting his comrades at Oliveto

measuring 61 mm x 23 mm

they were able to establish an average defensive depth of three miles

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction Royal Air Force Depot (May(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