Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity along with chains and “Viribus

along with chains and “Viribus Unitis” (Latin - United Strength) inscribed in bronze gilt

buried pipe lines or cables

with strongly tarnished silver

it severely angered his Catholic relatives within the Austrian royal family

Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity along with chains and “Viribus(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.