Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction A scarce maker

A scarce maker

fine toning

s breast star

the rear with a horizontal gray strap with a vertical suspending gray strap attached

which was made up of convicted criminals given a second chance

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction A scarce maker(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 93 mm (w) x 44. 58 mm (h), weighing 13. 1 grams, in very fine condition.