An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Obermaschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Newly Listed Merit Cross with Swords (1915-18)

Merit Cross with Swords (1915-18)

ring is marked (indecipherable)

crashed and burst into flames

354649" and marked "A"

returning to France and was assigned to the Base Depot

An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Obermaschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Newly Listed Merit Cross with Swords (1915-18)Black wool upper and underside, the upper with a large gilt bronze anchor bearing a gear (Engine Room) and surmounted by the Imperial crown with a flowing ribbon banner, button hole for uniform attachment and housing a brass button bearing an anchor surmounted by the Imperial crown, 37. 5 mm x 108 mm each, scattered gilt wear and surface rust on the insignias, extremely fine. (C: 102)