A First War Imperial German Black Grade Wound Badge; Hollow Stamped Version Buy Now stamped "49A" and "111" on

stamped "49A" and "111" on the underside

1918 and posted to the Army Service Corps Base Depot on the 11th

original frayed ribbon with brooch pinback

It is signed by Adolf Hitler himself in black pen near the bottom of the photograph

A First War Imperial German Black Grade Wound Badge; Hollow Stamped Version Buy Now stamped "49A" and "111" onA first war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval stamped blackened bronze; the obverse with a Stahlhelm in the center 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 and a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 43. 70 mm x 38. 27 mm; weighing 6. 6 grams; the majority of the black finish worn off; in overall better than fine condition. (C: 193)