Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black United Republic of matching ribbons with miniatures attached

matching ribbons with miniatures attached to the ribs

38 mm x 56

It was pretty obvious where we were going

Border duty was often very dangerous and offered little of the comforts normally found in garrison

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black United Republic of matching ribbons with miniatures attached(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 70 mm (w) x 44. 28 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, evident of period repair to the hinge and catch, otherwise in extremely fine condition.