Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive marked "935" (silver) and "STERLING"

marked "935" (silver) and "STERLING" on the inside back cover

Singpoe and Chaolin

maker marked “ECK - Frankfurt am Main

Privately purchased and subsequently of higher qualit than the issued shako

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive marked "935" (silver) and "STERLING"(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, vertical pinback, the obverse with a central anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, inside of an oval chain, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 42 mm (w) x 46. 50 mm (h), weighing 6. 5 grams, in near mint condition.