Description
the reverse with an inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT”
The interior content consists of 227 paper stock pages with annotated black-and-white photographs of both edged weapons and firearms utilized by the US Navy
however neck cross is missing)
1st Type (1914-1916) - Finely produced in silver and enamels
Second Bar: Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Germany, Imperial. A Field-Made Wound Badge, Silver Grade Newly Listed the reverse with an inscription(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 88 mm (w) x 41. 77 mm (h), weighing 6. 0 grams, loss of silver finish evident, in overall very fine condition.