Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction Archive because the enemy said they

because the enemy said they would shoot the wounded if he did not

A fine quality German First World War miniature stickpin consisting of four awards

scuffing in the enamels on the left arm

one Stickpin

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction Archive because the enemy said they(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). An exceptionally rare and unique Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge, constructed of hollow die stamped gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, set around a raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a mark of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 41. 25 mm