Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Buy Now with a central gilt medallion

with a central gilt medallion bearing a raised inscription of “LITTERIS ET ARTIBUS” (“LETTERS AND ARTS”)

the text and graphics on the cover and spine in black

the obverse with a central rosette within a circular laurel wreath

joined together at the bottom by three Imperial German tri-colours

and minor separation of the leather sweatband from the body of the cap on the inside where it butts the end of the visor

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Buy Now with a central gilt medallion(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