Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade. Cut-Out Version

(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, with a hollow center bearing a Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38.57 mm (w) x 43.52 mm (h), weighing 8.6 grams, in very fine condition.