Description
1919 aboard to HMT Aquitania
returning to France and was assigned to the Base Depot
The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Brigadier General Forrest on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself
on cotton twill tan cloth backing
The front of the cap features a machine embroidered Luftwaffe eagle patch in grey cotton threads
Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive 1919 aboard to HMT Aquitania(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). An oval badge constructed of blackened tombac, the obverse with a Stahlhelm in the centre, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, measures 39. 16 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), weighs 9. 3 grams, and in extremely fine condition.