Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Newly Listed “In Wien”

“In Wien”

which later was replaced by the Spanish Campaign Medal

light soiling present on the white satin in the base and on the underside of the raised platform

swords in silver

In his handwritten Will

Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Newly Listed “In Wien”(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered metal (magnetic); the obverse with a pebbled field, depicting a set of crossed swords superimposed on an anchor, surrounded by a linked chain; the reverse with a vertical pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 41. 00 mm (w) x 46. 10 mm (h); weighing 7. 2 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.