Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Bronze Grade GTRexclude and engraved SS -Reich

and engraved SS -Reich

dated February 21

ironically on the grounds once owned by his great-grandfather’s commanding officer

extremely fine and bronze

Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Bronze Grade GTRexclude and engraved SS -Reich(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of oval shaped bronzed metal (magnetic); 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. 47 mm (w) x 42. 65 mm (h); weighing 8. 1 grams; better than very fine condition.