(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of four badges, including:
1. A Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38.91 mm (w) x 45.17 mm (h), weighing 13.0 grams, demonstrating denting and oxidation throughout, in poor condition.
2. An Infantry Assault Badge, of indeterminate grade, constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 46.72 mm (w) x 62.02 mm (h), weighing 19.5 grams, demonstrating loss of finish and oxidation throughout, in addition to the loss of the catch, in poor condition.
3. A Krim Shield, constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates “1941-1942”, affixed with four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a dark grey wool liner indicating Luftwaffe issue, an unofficial field-made example in very fine condition.
4. A Sturmabteilung (SA) Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked “BONNER KUNSTABZ., BONN/RH”, measuring 44.53 mm (w) x 57.46, weighing 19.0 grams, in extremely fine condition.