Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of inscribed “FJ” for “Franz Joseph”

inscribed “FJ” for “Franz Joseph” on the obverse

The blade is of fine quality and in good very fine condition

and retains its original glossed paper dust jacket

dated 7 July 1944

Battle of Britain

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Gold Grade United Republic of inscribed “FJ” for “Franz Joseph”(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.