Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade
(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38.44 mm (w) x 43.40 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.

