Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity (NSDAP Grau/Kreis/Orts Einsatzleiter Kragenspiegel)

(NSDAP Grau/Kreis/Orts Einsatzleiter Kragenspiegel)

with one also wearing an Imperial Submarine Badge

the reverse indicates that Sander was an Offizieller Pressevertreter (Official Press Representative)

two are postmarked

he was seen and the sentry opened fire

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity (NSDAP Grau/Kreis/Orts Einsatzleiter Kragenspiegel)(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.