Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Stick Pin Miniature certificate_of_authenticity with a central inscription of

with a central inscription of “VATERLÄNDISCHER HILFSDIENST” (“PATRIOTIC ASSISTANCE”)

the obverse constructed of an oak wreath with ribbons at 9 and 3 o’clock positions

West wall medal

before being invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Brighton on June 5

Footnote: Ernst Herbert Walter Raban was born on January 20

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Stick Pin Miniature certificate_of_authenticity with a central inscription of(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, with a central raised anchor, overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 62 mm (w) x 44. 04 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, accompanied by a stick pin miniature, constructed of silvered bronze, of identical appearance, unmarked,