Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity Maria Theresa understood the importance

Maria Theresa understood the importance of her public persona and was able to simultaneously evoke both esteem and affection from her subjects

Zebulon Lewis "Lewie" Leigh died on December 22

postmarked "BREMEN" (date obscured)

musty smell with evidence of mold stains on the leather liner

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity Maria Theresa understood the importance(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around 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. 94 mm (w) x 46. 04 mm (h), weighing 10. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.