Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded 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 36.57 mm (w) x 42.27 mm (h), weighing 6.0 grams, some loss of gilt finish evident, in overall very fine condition.

