Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction 2 mm (w) x 37

2 mm (w) x 37 mm (h)

28 mm x 45

housing a black leather wrapped grip with eleven rows of springy wire

four luminescent dots missing at the 52 to 55 positions on the outer ring

To address this concern

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction 2 mm (w) x 37(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). A stamped blackened metal (magnetic) badge, 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 functional hinge catch assembly, unmarked, measuring 39. 42 mm (w) x 42. 29 mm (h), weighing 9. 3 grams, with some of its finish chipped off the Stahlhelm, and in overall very fine condition.