Privately purchased and subsequently of higher qualit than the issued shako
marked "935" (silver) and "STERLING" on the inside back cover
then struck off strength and posted to the Canadian Artillery Regiment Depot at Shorncliffe
He re-engaged for three years' service on two occasions: April 30
maker's label inscribed "ADOLF GAMPER BREMEN" on the bottom
Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive Privately purchased and subsequently of(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse with a central anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, inside of an oval chain, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 42 mm (w) x 46. 50 mm (h), weighing 6. 5 grams, in near mint condition.