Germany, Heer. A First War Wound Badge, Black Grade

(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, obverse pebbled with a central Stahlhelm (steel helmet) featuring crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, period replacement vertical needle-style pinback, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in near very fine condition.