Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of topped by an integral loop

topped by an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring formerly accommodation a neck ribbon

45mm (h – inclusive of integral ring)

the paint on the swastika worn off

after a small operation

Most popular with his brother officers in the British Service

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of topped by an integral loop(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, surrounding a raised anchor bearing crossed swords over a pebbled background, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and flattened vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 30 mm (w) x 46. 51 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, demonstrating loss of silver finish throughout, in better than very fine