Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Archive of very fine quality manufacture

of very fine quality manufacture

Bronze Grade Medal for Ten Years' Service (bronze

He was Honorably Discharged on August 21

1919) and cited in the London Gazette 31668 on December 2

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Archive of very fine quality manufacture(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1957 Version). Oval shaped blackened metal alloy; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a slender vertical pinback, with a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 37. 05 mm (w) x 44. 45 mm (h); weighing 13. 0 grams; in near mint condition.