Germany, Kingdom. A Wound Badge For Naval Members, Black Grade, C.1918 Archive AUGUST 1915"

AUGUST 1915"

Marbleton I

note the uncommon manner of affixing the hook and keeper as compared to more common versions

maker marked “THE ART METAL WORKS

Germany, Kingdom. A Wound Badge For Naval Members, Black Grade, C.1918 Archive AUGUST 1915"( Verwundetenabzeichen fr Angehrige der Marine in Schwarz). Instituted 24 June 1918 by Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany. 1918 Issue. A black patina iron core medal, an anchor with two superimposed crossed swords pointing upwards on the obverse middle with a pebbled background, and oval anchor chain wreath, the reverse bears a pin with catch, measuring 40. 63 mm (w) x 46. 57 mm (h), weighing 14. 2 g. Accompanied by a miniature stick pin of iron, the