Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid

A second war German “Verwundetenabzeichen”; oval shaped blackened metal (magnetic); the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; maker marked “L/16” for “Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid” on the reverse; measuring 37.00 mm (w) x 44.62 mm (h); weighing 11.5 grams; with nearly all of its original black finish remaining; in overall extremely fine condition.