Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of The sweatband exhibits light soiling

The sweatband exhibits light soiling from active use

topped by an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring formerly accommodation a neck ribbon

the reverse bearing a raised central number “9” in Roman numerals

marked with a "B" inside a circle and a "G" inside a circle below on the reverse ricasso

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

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade United Republic of The sweatband exhibits light soiling(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