Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction exhibiting a slight dent on

exhibiting a slight dent on the tip

who believed his nationality - French-Canadian - was the reason behind him being passed over

consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within ribbed silver frame

on loop for suspension from period original Austrian-style ribbon

or 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches)

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction exhibiting a slight dent on(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