Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction on a blue wool backer

on a blue wool backer with black cotton backing on the reverse

Following the collapse of the Reich Skorzeny was held as a POW for more than two years to be tried as a war criminal at the Dachau Trials in 1947 for violating the laws of war during the Battle of the Bulge for improper use of American uniforms

the obverse depicting a standard Waffen SS eagle clutching a wreathed static swastika in its talons - inscribed “Meine Ehre Heißt Treue” (My Word is my Honour”

30 mm (w) x 24

up until the Second World War

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction on a blue wool backer(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a an oval chain wreath, with an anchor on a pebbled field overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 59 mm (w) x 46. 77 mm (h), weighing 10. 0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.