Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Blade Grade
(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, bearing a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with an elongated crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41.19 mm (w) x 46.16 mm (h), weighing 8.4 grams, in near mint condition.

