Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive made of a red cloth

made of a red cloth

with its exceptionally well preserved period-original combatant’s ribbon

94 Squadron (RAF) on August 16th

original full-length cotton chinstrap affixed to the rear of the helmet via a loop and rivet combination

53rd Sherbrooke Battalion of Infantry Officer's Helmet Plate

Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive made of a red cloth(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened metal (magnetic); 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 sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 40. 95 mm (w) x 46. 20 mm (h); weighing 10. 7 grams; in overall near very fine condition.