Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction with soiling overall

with soiling overall

when he learned of the hazards confronting his comrades at Oliveto

measuring 61 mm x 23 mm

mounted on original ribbon lady’s style ribbon

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction with soiling overall(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). An exceptionally rare and unique Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge, constructed of hollow die stamped gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, set around a raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a mark of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 41. 25 mm