Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade

(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37.03 mm (w) x 44.50 mm (h), weighing 14.2 grams, oxidation and loss of the black finish evident, in overall very fine condition.