Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade
(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse with a central anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, inside of an oval chain, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41.42 mm (w) x 46.50 mm (h), weighing 6.5 grams, in near mint condition.

