Germany, Imperial. A Rare Gold Pectoral Cross With Case Archive (Kriegsmarine Gürtelschnalle)

(Kriegsmarine Gürtelschnalle)

Hawke and Drake in the 1st Brigade and Howe

The grip is constructed of black textured leatherette on a wooden base

the reverse inscribed Preisrichten Art

A mint early war German “Verwundetenabzeichen”

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Gold Pectoral Cross With Case Archive (Kriegsmarine Gürtelschnalle)(Pektorale in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of 14k Gold, consisting of a Latin Cross with a hollow centre, topped by an integral loop and suspension ring, unmarked, measuring 41. 72 mm (w) x 75. 89 mm (h), weighing 10. 3 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a two piece wooden frame with a faux brown and maroon leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded and embossed monogram (possibly of Kaiserin Augusta