Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Newly Listed the SAAF were compelled to

the SAAF were compelled to fly fighter missions against Angolan aircraft in order to maintain tactical air superiority

inscribed "ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1972 MEDAL" on the lid

photo (3) written and signed by “Herbert

on an 80 mm-long bar wih a horizontal pinback

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Newly Listed the SAAF were compelled to(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). An exceptionally rare and unique Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge, constructed of hollow die stamped gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, set around a raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a mark of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 41. 25 mm