Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Naval Wound Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 26 mm (w) x

measuring 26 mm (w) x 29 mm (h)

and their property in brawling settlements that had not yet been subdued to the rule of law

the reverse retaining a fully intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) collar tab bearing a maker’s code of “A4/445” and a secondary code of “335490”

the reverse with the royal monogram of Emperor Wilhelm II

After the war he left the Army as an Oberleutnant to pursue a civilian career in agriculture

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Naval Wound Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 26 mm (w) x(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of vaulted magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, surrounding a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 73 mm (w) x 45. 77 mm (h), weighing 7. 1 grams, an unusual example in extremely fine condition.