Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive one is maker marked "Bessin

one is maker marked "Bessin & Salson"

A Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by F

leather sweatband exhibits very light crazing

attached to either side of the cap via gilt metal (non-magnetic) button

with minimal signs of aging

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Auction Archive one is maker marked "Bessin(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an crimped and elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 18 mm (w) x 42. 34 mm (h), weighing 9. 2 grams, with moderate oxidation evident, in overall very fine