Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Type I (in silvered brass

Type I (in silvered brass

and in disregard of their physical condition

8 mm x 51 mm inclusive of its dual dragon suspension

marked "ORIGINAL" and "GES

a blackened cross pattée within a hatched border imposed

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Type I (in silvered brass(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of a blackened non magnetic metal alloy, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 98 mm (w) x 46. 26 mm (h), weighing 8. 3 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to high contact points, in near