Germany, Imperial. A Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Medical Officer Shoulder Board Pair Hold Allen received a King's Commendation

Allen received a King's Commendation and was Commended for Valuable Services while at Gimli

handpainted centreopieces

255 mm in diameter

Every German citizen was issued one and was expected to produce it when confronted by officials

Germany, Imperial. A Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Medical Officer Shoulder Board Pair Hold Allen received a King's Commendation(Offizierstellvertreter Unterarzt): Wide strip of fine silver bullion wire, interlaced with red and black threading, in a u shape, sewn in place to the black wool upper, a gilt bronze snake and caduceus insignia in the centre, button hole for uniform attachment and housing a brass button bearing an anchor surmounted by the Imperial crown, the button vaulted, maker marked "ASSMANN & SE LDENSCHEID" and marked "K. D. above "M." on the reverse, black wool