Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive it was not until 1923

it was not until 1923 that a committee with the required finances and authority was established to make

the letter measuring 208 mm (w) x 296 mm (h)

surmounted by period delicate laurel wreath suspension also in bronze gilt

near very fine condition with attractive old patina

the page sections having experienced separation from the binding

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade Auction Archive it was not until 1923(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 68 mm (w) x 46. 51 mm (h), weighing 8. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.