Germany. A Wound Badge, Black Grade
(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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 37.09 mm (w) x 44.30 mm (h); weighing 13.1 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.

