Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive interspersed with dark brown patches

interspersed with dark brown patches and overlaid by consisting olive-drab splinters

with black threaded highlights exhibiting a chevron formation

with dust jacket illustrating a collage of medals from the Spink collection

stating that he had one months' previous service with the 101st Regiment (Edmonton Journal)

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive interspersed with dark brown patches(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a raised anchor defaced by crossed swords, in turn situated over a pebbled background, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 24 mm (w) x 46. 46 mm (h), weighing 9. 3 grams, demonstrating near total loss of black finish, in very fine condition. MB: