Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Stick Pin Miniature Newly Listed ” “GESTA

” “GESTA

he served as a company commander in the 3rd Naval Artillery Department from September 1934 to September 1937

a Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Shoulder Flash (red embroidered lettering

The letter was the first word the family had of Pte

the reverse centre presents the royal cipher of King Wilhelm I

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Stick Pin Miniature Newly Listed ” “GESTA(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, with a central raised anchor, overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 62 mm (w) x 44. 04 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, accompanied by a stick pin miniature, constructed of silvered bronze, of identical appearance, unmarked,