Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade
(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze; the obverse with a pebbled field, depicting a set of crossed swords superimposed on an anchor, surrounded by a linked chain; the reverse with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch, measuring 37.56 mm (w) x 43.50 mm (h), weighing 9.1 grams, in near mint condition.

