Germany, Imperial. A Mint Gold Grade Wound Badge, Cut-Out Version United Republic of the suspension loop marked “K”

the suspension loop marked “K” for an unidentified maker

with this one being issued to the son of the victor at the Battle of Mobile Bay is quite unique

padded and maker marked "FEDERICO TORNOTTI / ROMA - TORINO"

as more modern methods of saving took over

collars display RSU white feathered felt background denoting general staff / service troops

Germany, Imperial. A Mint Gold Grade Wound Badge, Cut-Out Version United Republic of the suspension loop marked “K”(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaying crossed swords on a hollow void, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 33 mm (w) x 43. 40 mm (h), weighing 8. 4 grams, a scarce variant in near mint condition.