Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Province of China Iserlohn insignia on the reverse

Iserlohn insignia on the reverse

the reverse bearing a central raised five-pointed star set over top of a radiant background

for escaping and evading the Japanese

oxidation and chipping of enamels evident throughout

awarded under Army Order 172/1918 most likely long after the recipient had retired from service

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Province of China Iserlohn insignia on the reverse(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, bearing a raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a wide crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 94 mm (w) x 46. 21 mm (h), weighing 8. 2 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.