Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed AVRIL MDCCCIX

AVRIL MDCCCIX

Two months after the unit's disbanding

and that he is supposed to state the flag slogan in advance

for the sum of $23

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed AVRIL MDCCCIX(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of slate grey painted bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crosses swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 20 mm (w) x 46. 40 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, with only minor loss of finish evident, in extremely fine condition.