Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge
An example of a well preserved third reich period Black Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz); constructed of oval shaped blackened bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 36.90 mm (w) x 44.30 mm (h); with some of the original black finish worn off, revealing some of the bronze sheen underneath; in overall better than very fine condition.

