Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge

A first war German Silver Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen); oval shaped silvered bronze; hollow cut-out version; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 39.30 mm (w) x 44.54 mm (h); weighing 8.8 grams; in overall very fine condition.