Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Artillery Mechanic Nco Career Sleeve Insignia Auction Private Sweeney suffered a Gun

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

a Merit Order ribbon with Miniature Crossed Swords

measuring 88 mm (w) x 43

(Orden Carlos Manuel de Cespedes)

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

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Artillery Mechanic Nco Career Sleeve Insignia Auction Private Sweeney suffered a GunAn 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.