Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed by decree of the Provisional

by decree of the Provisional Imperial Government

award booklet (with recipient’s photo)

as it was rapidly sinking and the weak efforts of the crew at the pumps seemed to have do effect in keeping the water down

1825 to reward long and faithful service by professional soldiers and sailors below the rank of officer

The war ended with the Convention of Scutari of August 31

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed by decree of the Provisional(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 67 mm (w) x 42. 88 mm (h), weighing 11. 6 grams, in very fine condition.