numbered "4785" on reverse
achieving the rank of Air Mechanic (A) 1st Class in April 1940 and trained to be a Leading Air Mechanic
the reverse bears an open-ended laurel wreath with a central inscription reading “II Ritter 1934” (2 Knight 1934)
illustrating the initials "FJ" (Franz Joseph) inside a rope ring
constructed of gilded zink alloy
Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold numbered "4785" on reverse(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain wreath, with a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 96 mm (w) x 45. 95 mm (h), weighing 10. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition.