Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of the cornerstone was laid

the cornerstone was laid

joined together at the seams with heavy stitching

measuring 197 mm (w) x 265 mm (h) x 6 mm (d)

the USS Petrel

Footnote: Stalag 365 was a German Army Prisoner of War camp located at Novane

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of the cornerstone was laid(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of slate grey painted bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, around a central raised anchor overlaid by crosses swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 20 mm (w) x 46. 40 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, with only minor loss of finish evident, in extremely fine condition.