Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Unknown Maker Variant visually-hidden maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST"

maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST" on the hanger

Bird joined the Royal Navy in 1912

It was awarded to Portuguese and foreign military personnel and civilians in recognition of loyal service to the crown and who has displayed acts of devotion to the pope and the Holy Mother

third wounded: 1914-15 Star (A38377 PTE

worn on replacement ribbon with three clasps BELFAST

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, Unknown Maker Variant visually-hidden maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST"(Infanterie Sturmabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a narrow crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch