Item description
Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz – Navy Black Wound Badge
Reference: OEK 3296
First World War type, instututed on 24.6.1918 by Emperor Wilhelm II. Wound Badge in Black was awarded for one or two wounds. Awarded 1918-1936 to mambers of Imperial Navy, which were wounded at a sea fight.
Nice early original, possibly war-time award, made of iron (magnetic).
Embossed iron, blackening on face partially gone, back well preserved. Pinset complete and working. Badge in really nice condition.