Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Hold Canadian Infantry on October 11

Canadian Infantry on October 11 and entered the French theatre of operations in late 1916

NS)  Silvered white metal

Maine and her near-sister ship Texas reflected the latest European naval developments

the reverse inscribed “Für Kriegsverdienst” (For Military Merit)

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Hold Canadian Infantry on October 11(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval and hollowed laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 36 mm (h) x 42. 33 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, in very fine condition.