Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge Auction with brass buckle

with brass buckle

During all these engagements and the peaceful periods between them

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France on May 2nd

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge Auction with brass buckleA first war German Black Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen); oval shaped blackened bronze; hollow version; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre 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 39. 47 mm (w) x 44. 71 mm (h); weighing 9. 3 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.