An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Obermaschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Newly Listed crashed and burst into flames

crashed and burst into flames

354649" and marked "A"

Smyth proceeded to France for service with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles on April 21

returning to France and was assigned to the Base Depot

Accompanied by its dark brown metal scabbard

An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Obermaschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Newly Listed crashed and burst into flamesBlack 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)