Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive with an enameled square insignia

with an enameled square insignia consisting of white

Knobloch had had an interest in aviation since the age of nine

The pickelhaube has a multi-piece

meeting a reinforced buttonhole on the left panel

1939-1945 Star: in bronze gilt

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive with an enameled square insignia(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 94 mm (w) x 46. 04 mm (h), weighing 10. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.