Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold The black liner transitions into

The black liner transitions into a pinstripe rayon through the arms

helmets worn by the French army served a ceremonial use and were considered a mere accoutrement of the uniforms of the day

The rations did not improve and our Quarters were in a poor shape of repairs

In silvered war materials

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold The black liner transitions into(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined at the bottom by a bowtie ribbon, 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 37. 35 mm (w) x 44. 98 mm (h), weighing 9. 6 grams, in extremely fine condition.