Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction trimmed along both edges with

trimmed along both edges with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire tresses

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

Navy and Marine Corps

a Second Lieutenant Rank Collar Insignia (in silver gilt

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction trimmed along both edges with(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