Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade
(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of a blackened non-magnetic metal alloy, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40.98 mm (w) x 46.26 mm (h), weighing 8.3 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to high-contact points, in near extremely fine condition.

