Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction departing for Europe in September

departing for Europe in September

embellishing by Gold fleur de lys on each arm

the reverse engraved with the name MARIE AMANN

silvered metal cap and red fabric centre

end of rivets visible from obverse in 3 and 9 o’clock arms

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction departing for Europe in September(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of vaulted magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, surrounding a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 73 mm (w) x 45. 77 mm (h), weighing 7. 1 grams, an unusual example in extremely fine condition.