Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive bearing two silvered bronze rank

bearing two silvered bronze rank pips and a single gilded bronze anchor

This set was meant to be worn together on a cap from May of 1941 till mid-1942

Favored by Air Marshall Italo Balbo

or planes on the ground or in the air

maker marked "MS" and engraved "23" over "AUGUST" on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive bearing two silvered bronze rank(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, bearing a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with an elongated crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 19 mm (w) x 46. 16 mm (h), weighing 8. 4 grams, in near mint condition.