Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold Repubblica Sociale Italiana

Repubblica Sociale Italiana

A Second War American Navigator's Wing by N

and a picture of three wing insignia drawings

the other in negative form and taken from microfiche)

During the war with Austria he took part in the battle of Königgrätz and received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class with Swords

Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold Repubblica Sociale Italiana(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened metal (magnetic); the obverse with a pebbled field, depicting a set of crossed swords superimposed on an anchor, surrounded by a linked chain; the reverse with a vertical pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 40. 95 mm (w) x 46. 20 mm (h); weighing 10. 7 grams; in overall near very fine condition.