Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction The regimental staff was seriously

The regimental staff was seriously compromised by its failure to provide adequate security or reconnaissance

mounted on original ribbon lady’s style ribbon

Navy and Marine Corps

they were able to establish an average defensive depth of three miles

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction The regimental staff was seriously(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). An exceptionally rare and unique Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge, constructed of hollow die stamped gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, set around a raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a mark of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 41. 25 mm