Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Badges
(Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including a Wound Badge, Black Grade, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm, 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 39.05 mm (w) x 44.97 mm (h), weighing 13.9 grams, oxidation and loss of finish evident, in near very fine condition, and; a Der Stahlhelm membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze, horizontal pinback, the edge maker marked “W.D.”, measuring 29.20 mm (w) x 16.20 mm (h), weighing 2.5 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

