Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction 1943 and signed in blue

1943 and signed in blue crayon by a Colonel and Regiment Commander

The courage

27 mm (w) x 58

then the 2nd Company of the Homeland Security Training Battalion 10 (2

overlaid by a black Cross Pattée and crossed swords

Germany, Empire. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction 1943 and signed in blue(Marine Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze; the obverse with a pebbled field, depicting a set of crossed swords superimposed on an anchor, surrounded by a linked chain; the reverse with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch, measuring 37. 56 mm (w) x 43. 50 mm (h), weighing 9. 1 grams, in near mint condition.