Germany, Kingdom. A Wound Badge For Naval Members, Black Grade, C.1918 Archive with a strength of 14

with a strength of 14 officers and 375 other ranks

The Battalion sailed April 23

note the uncommon manner of affixing the hook and keeper as compared to more common versions

"SWISS MADE"

Germany, Kingdom. A Wound Badge For Naval Members, Black Grade, C.1918 Archive with a strength of 14( Verwundetenabzeichen fr Angehrige der Marine in Schwarz). Instituted 24 June 1918 by Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany. 1918 Issue. A black patina iron core medal, an anchor with two superimposed crossed swords pointing upwards on the obverse middle with a pebbled background, and oval anchor chain wreath, the reverse bears a pin with catch, measuring 40. 63 mm (w) x 46. 57 mm (h), weighing 14. 2 g. Accompanied by a miniature stick pin of iron, the