Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Naval Wound Badge United Republic of and an Iron Cross 1914

and an Iron Cross 1914 First Class with “Gott Mit Uns In True Fest” on the obverse

in turn surrounded by a further square laurel leaf wreath

Footnote: Awarded by the Ministry of Labour for exceptional contributions to German industry

the obverse medallion features the right facing bust of Marianne

in stamped silvered zink

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Naval Wound Badge United Republic of and an Iron Cross 1914(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, surrounding a central anchor defaced by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and flattened vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 15 mm (w) x 46. 08 mm (h), weighing 9. 6 grams, demonstrating loss of black finish throughout the base metal, in better than very