Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Black Grade
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of oval shaped blackened tombac; the obverse with a Stahlhelm in the center, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse with a ball hinge, a flat wire catch, and a flat vertical pinback; measuring 36.76 mm (w) x 41.04 mm (h); weighing 7.1 grams; the black finish mostly worn, thus revealing the bare tombac underneath - remnants of the black finish visible near the hinge and catch of the badge; in overall better than fine condition.

