Germany, Imperial. A Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Maschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Auction Archive In patinated/darkened tombac

In patinated/darkened tombac

as originally worn

Panel 18 and is commemorated on page 570 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

(Un-named) With patina

WWI Merit Medal

Germany, Imperial. A Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Maschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Auction Archive In patinated/darkened tombacBlack wool upper and underside, the upper with a large gilt bronze anchor bearing a gear (Engine Room), button hole for uniform attachment and housing a brass button bearing an anchor surmounted by the Imperial crown, large brass hook and matching strap in black wool on the underside, 36 mm x 113 mm each, the anchors exhibiting scattered surface rust, extremely fine. (C: 102)