Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction Accompanied by a Certificate of

Accompanied by a Certificate of Expertise by Detlev Niemann

a worn example with period ribbon

Footnote: this award was given mainly to foreign diplomats

very dark attractive patina from age

the clip secured in place where the belt folds over and is stitched in place on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction Accompanied by a Certificate of(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval and hollowed laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 36 mm (h) x 42. 33 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, in very fine condition.