he enlisted as a Corporal (66) with "A" Squadron
stamped in white ink with a faded manufacturer's name
with black felt recessed medal bed
well hallmarked on both pin and catch with boar head denoting French silver guarantee
constructed of fine black doeskin wool with silver aluminum bullion wire hand embroidery on the obverse
Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of he enlisted as a Corporal(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze; the obverse with a pebbled field, depicting a set of crossed swords superimposed on an anchor, surrounded by a linked chain; the reverse with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch, measuring 37. 56 mm (w) x 43. 50 mm (h), weighing 9. 1 grams, in near mint condition.