Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Naval Wound Badge GTRexclude Nine days before the end

Nine days before the end of his course

Footnote: William James Pettet was born on April 13

on a bronze base

some minor signs of age

and a code of “90-11” indicating nickel silver construction

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Naval Wound Badge GTRexclude Nine days before the end(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.