Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Artillery Mechanic Nco Career Sleeve Insignia Auction Footnote: This badge appears on

Footnote: This badge appears on page 175 of "Eagles Recalled" by Warren Carroll and comes from his personal collection

red-and-white striped ribbon

(Orden Carlos Manuel de Cespedes)

Private Sweeney suffered a Gun Shot Wound (Shrapnel) to his right chest during the Battle of Passchendaele (AKA Third Battle of Ypres) on October 31

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Artillery Mechanic Nco Career Sleeve Insignia Auction Footnote: This badge appears onAn ovular navy wool backer with a central gilded multi cogged wheel superimposed over two upwards facing crossed artillery barrels superimposed over an anchor, the reverse bears a black fabric backer stamped in white with W 15 3 39, measuring 63. 12 mm (w) x 89. 75 m (h), very fine.