then struck off strength and posted to the Canadian Artillery Regiment Depot at Shorncliffe
maker marked “ECK - Frankfurt am Main
He is documented as having served in various locations in Nova Scotia (Halifax
Privately purchased and subsequently of higher qualit than the issued shako
marked "935" (silver) and "STERLING" on the inside back cover
Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive then struck off strength and(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse with a central anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, inside of an oval chain, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 42 mm (w) x 46. 50 mm (h), weighing 6. 5 grams, in near mint condition.