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

inscribed "Dem Verdienst" above and "REICHSVERBAND FÜR HUNDEWESEN

Footnote: The 69th Overseas Field Battery was formed in Toronto

worn as common to this type

It is held in place by three black vertical strands of twisted cord

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.