Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade
(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40.68 mm (w) x 46.51 mm (h), weighing 8.9 grams, in extremely fine condition.