Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity with a black-and-white photograph of

with a black-and-white photograph of Pitzl riveted to the third page

khaki cotton mesh covered with a black paper backer

The throat of the scabbard retains a functional spring catch

an RCOC CMHQ London Group Photo 1941

with minor hairline cracks visible to the enamels

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity with a black-and-white photograph of(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 68 mm (w) x 46. 51 mm (h), weighing 8. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.