Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of measuring 197 mm (w) x

measuring 197 mm (w) x 265 mm (h) x 6 mm (d)

on a shortened civil division neck ribbon)

the USS Petrel

SIEMENS-SCHUCKERTWERKE A-G Berlin / Alleinvertrieb: Sport-Lüder Berlin-Spandau Postdamerstr

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of measuring 197 mm (w) x(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.