Germany, Kaiserliche Marine. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive later an SS-Gruppenführer and Lieutenant

later an SS-Gruppenführer and Lieutenant General of the Waffen-SS

measuring 440 mm across the shoulders and 820 mm in length

Wentzel one of the first recipients of the award

measures 24 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

and light oxidation visible on the core of the cross

Germany, Kaiserliche Marine. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive later an SS-Gruppenführer and Lieutenant(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval chain wreath, with a central anchor overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 05 mm (w) x 46. 14 mm (h), weighing 7. 3 grams, in better than very fine condition.