Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold inscribed "Dem Verdienst" above and

inscribed "Dem Verdienst" above and "REICHSVERBAND FÜR HUNDEWESEN

Runes in white threads on black wool base

1959 for service with the Canadian Army in Central Europe

his targets including Bonn

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold inscribed "Dem Verdienst" above and(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 68 mm (w) x 46. 51 mm (h), weighing 8. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.