then struck off strength and posted to the Canadian Artillery Regiment Depot at Shorncliffe
First Lieutenant in 1900 and appointed Captain of "E" Company in 1904
marked "935" (silver) and "STERLING" on the inside back cover
maker's label inscribed "ADOLF GAMPER BREMEN" on the bottom
returning to Canada aboard the RMS Royal George
Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive then struck off strength and(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse with a central anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, inside of an oval chain, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 42 mm (w) x 46. 50 mm (h), weighing 6. 5 grams, in near mint condition.