Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Province of China reverse with principle pin assembly

reverse with principle pin assembly and two stays

Footnote: Philip John Paterson Conchie had a career with the Royal Navy that spanned over twenty years

Papacy 1939-1958) within an ornate border in gold-coloured ink on the lid

maker mark on ball suspension “S” for Siebrecht of Braunschweig

Germany, Imperial. A Naval Wound Badge, Silver Grade Province of China reverse with principle pin assembly(Verwundetenabzeichen der Marine in Silber). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval chain link wreath, bearing a raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background, the reverse with a wide crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 40. 94 mm (w) x 46. 21 mm (h), weighing 8. 2 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.