Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Newly Listed framed by branches of laurel

framed by branches of laurel leaves on either side

a Luftwaffe bomber wing

gilt wreath affixed to its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye

" and serial number impressed "10337" on the reverse

measures 75mm (w) x 48mm (h) x 35mm (d)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Newly Listed framed by branches of laurel(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwatz, 1. Form). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel 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 raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 90 mm (w) x 43. 10 mm (h), weighing 12. 5, demonstrating some surface