Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Stick Pin Miniature Hold the column and inscription backed

the column and inscription backed by multiple fine horizontal rules

consisting of a raised and finely-detailed coat of arms of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

Fullsize: in bronze gilt with light blue and white enamels

Later hostile shell fire was disrupting wire communications between the forward observer and the gun positions

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade, With Stick Pin Miniature Hold the column and inscription backed(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber mit Anstecknadel). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, with a central raised anchor, overlaid by crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 62 mm (w) x 44. 04 mm (h), weighing 8. 8 grams, accompanied by a stick pin miniature, constructed of silvered bronze, of identical appearance, unmarked,