Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive or planes on the ground

or planes on the ground or in the air

in hardy worn condition

All accommodation and storage huts were built by the engineers and they were also charged with maintaining sanitation standards

distinguished themselves by heroism

maker marked "MS" and engraved "23" over "AUGUST" on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive or planes on the ground(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, bearing a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with an elongated crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 19 mm (w) x 46. 16 mm (h), weighing 8. 4 grams, in near mint condition.