Germany. Two Second War Black Grade Wound Badges certificate_of_authenticity on the outbreak of hostilities

on the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914

was wounded in action in the French theater

crafted in gold

maker marked “Klotz & Kienast” on the reverse

Germany. Two Second War Black Grade Wound Badges certificate_of_authenticity on the outbreak of hostilitiesA grouping of two second war black grade wound badge, consisting of 1) A second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped blackened metal; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side 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; measuring 37. 68 mm (w) x 45.