Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive inscribed "F

inscribed "F

the obverse bearing a central raised and red enameled Tyrolean eagle clutching a white enameled bullseye target

The pickelhaube has a multi-piece

with an enameled square insignia consisting of white

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

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive inscribed "F(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.