Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Order of Carol I –

Order of Carol I – Commanders Neck Cross - in silver

With Swords (30

He retired in 1976 following his service as Commanding Officer at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado

Roland Walton of Red Deer

and decorations of the Imperial German Air Force during the First World War

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Order of Carol I –(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, bearing a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with an elongated crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 19 mm (w) x 46. 16 mm (h), weighing 8. 4 grams, in near mint condition.