which was in the 3rd Cruiser Squadron in the Grand Fleet
the headings cease but the volume of collected paperwork does not
achieving the rank of Air Mechanic (A) 1st Class in April 1940 and trained to be a Leading Air Mechanic
the reverse bears an open-ended laurel wreath with a central inscription reading “II Ritter 1934” (2 Knight 1934)
illustrating the initials "FJ" (Franz Joseph) inside a rope ring
Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade Hold which was in the 3rd(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain wreath, with 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. 96 mm (w) x 45. 95 mm (h), weighing 10. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition.