Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Buy Now The iron cross is constructed

The iron cross is constructed of a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border

with minor period enamel contact

also very fine)

It is also stamped in black ink "DE RUTZ MORENO CARACAS" (by Rutz Loreno of Caracas) in the dome between the moisture shield and the front of the cap

the obverse with a central rosette within a circular laurel wreath

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Maker-Marked Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge Buy Now The iron cross is constructed(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Gold). An exceptionally rare and unique Gold Grade Naval Wound Badge, constructed of hollow die stamped gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, set around a raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a mark of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 41. 25 mm