Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of The 52 mm wide sweatband

The 52 mm wide sweatband is fabricated from cinnamon brown leather

7mm (h – inclusive of integral ball on wreath suspension)

the paint on the swastika worn off

The sweatband exhibits light soiling from active use

Most popular with his brother officers in the British Service

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of The 52 mm wide sweatband(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