Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction Inscription is engraved on the

Inscription is engraved on the reverse of the MC

Catharines Ontario prior to joining the CEF on 31st August 1915

Accompanied by the star of the order featuring an 18 karat gold star mounted upon an eight-pointed silver star surmounted on Maltese Cross in white enamel

facing four reinforced buttonholes on the left

Accompanied by a reproduction colour photograph of the group of Canadian Forces soldiers

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction Inscription is engraved on the(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, surrounding a central anchor defaced by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and flattened vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 15 mm (w) x 46. 08 mm (h), weighing 9. 6 grams, demonstrating loss of black finish throughout the base metal, in better than very