Germany, Wehrmacht. A Second War Wound Badge, Black Grade, By Hymmen & Co. GTRexclude on a matching white rayon

on a matching white rayon backer

with separation evident at the seam where the interior lining on the right side meets the sleeve lining)

reverse centre presents the Serbian white eagle in silver gilt on red enamel background

a spread winged eagle with a wreathed swastika in its talons at the base

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Second War Wound Badge, Black Grade, By Hymmen & Co. GTRexclude on a matching white rayon(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, maker marked L 53 for Hymmen & Co., Ldenscheid, on reverse, measuring 37. 83 mm (w) x 44. 78 mm (h) weighing 12. 4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.