Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Hold the obverse with central wreathed

the obverse with central wreathed dates of “1914-1918” and crossed swords through the centrepiece

surmounted by an enamelled red crown with two tapering ribbons

this would have strong religious connotations

silver plated

obverse shows Maltese cross surrounded by laurel wreath and topped by Greek cross

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Hold the obverse with central wreathed(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1. Form). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with scalloped edges, with a central raised 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 38. 87 mm (w) x 43. 86 mm (h), weighing 12. 7 grams, demonstrating total loss of black finish