Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive along with a strap sewn

along with a strap sewn in place to allow for hanging upon a hook

Wilson O'Daniel

while the reverse ricasso is maker marked with the squirrel logo of Eickhorn of Solingen

listing himself as still single

where he achieved the rank of Able Seaman on May 25

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive along with a strap sewn(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of slate grey painted bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crosses swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 20 mm (w) x 46. 40 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, with only minor loss of finish evident, in extremely fine condition.