Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed he was in the Somme

he was in the Somme on August 8

Kiel Week became an instrument of propaganda for the Nazis

for the sum of $23

which he was awarded on June 30

Two months after the unit's disbanding

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed he was in the Somme(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of slate grey painted bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crosses swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 20 mm (w) x 46. 40 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, with only minor loss of finish evident, in extremely fine condition.