Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction Catharines Ontario prior to joining

Catharines Ontario prior to joining the CEF on 31st August 1915

measuring 405 mmm when inserted into the scabbard

Accompanied by a reproduction colour photograph of the group of Canadian Forces soldiers

on a soiled combat ribbon

measures 45 mm x 1

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Naval Wound Badge Auction Catharines Ontario prior to joining(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