Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Hollow Stamped Version GTRexclude the original envelope which the

the original envelope which the subsequent award document was posted

1918 to Bootsmanns Maat (Boatswain’s Mate)

before being discharged on January 13

1945 and signed in black ink by a Vice Admiral and Commander-in-chief of the Training Association of the Fleet

a layer of connective tissue that surrounds bone

Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Hollow Stamped Version GTRexclude the original envelope which the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Oval shaped blackened metal (magnetic); hollow stamped version; 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 vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 39. 97 mm (w) x 44. 08 mm (h); weighing 6. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.