Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Province of China The medal is equivalent to

The medal is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross

Footnote: The Order of the Republic was instituted by governmental law in 1953 in commemoration of the reestablishment of the Republic of Egypt

(This Officer’s version is much thicker then EM’s version

and the fourth issued by Papua New Guinea

with hallmark on pin (Av)

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Province of China The medal is equivalent to(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a raised anchor defaced by crossed swords, in turn situated over a pebbled background, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 24 mm (w) x 46. 46 mm (h), weighing 9. 3 grams, demonstrating near total loss of black finish, in very fine condition. MB: