Germany, Kaiserliche Marine. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive reverse illustrating a right-facing crowned

reverse illustrating a right-facing crowned King Edward VII in royal robes upon a horse

1917 and joined No

buckle well worn

light crazing evident in the light blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece

The ebony painted wooden handle has thirteen individual rows of tightly wound aluminum wire grip wrap

Germany, Kaiserliche Marine. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive reverse illustrating a right-facing crowned(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain wreath, with a central anchor overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 05 mm (w) x 46. 14 mm (h), weighing 7. 3 grams, in better than very fine condition.