Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction on a soiled combat ribbon

on a soiled combat ribbon

measuring 405 mmm when inserted into the scabbard

Accompanied by the star of the order featuring an 18 karat gold star mounted upon an eight-pointed silver star surmounted on Maltese Cross in white enamel

measures 45 mm x 1

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction on a soiled combat ribbon(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, surrounding a central anchor defaced by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and flattened vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 15 mm (w) x 46. 08 mm (h), weighing 9. 6 grams, demonstrating loss of black finish throughout the base metal, in better than very