Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive the badge with crazing evident

the badge with crazing evident in the white and red enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock on the obverse

with dust jacket illustrating a collage of medals from the Spink collection

The outer seam on each side of the pants have light gray piping

dual push pin points intact)

in the form of a Maltese cross with horizontal etching and ball finials

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive the badge with crazing evident(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: