A First War Imperial German Black Grade Wound Badge; Hollow Stamped Version certificate_of_authenticity and Type 190

and Type 190

along with the rim of the pommel itself

and Gold at the graduate level

The blast from the charge going off with its shallow setting

marked “N & H 1942” (Noelle & Hueck Ludenscheid)

A First War Imperial German Black Grade Wound Badge; Hollow Stamped Version certificate_of_authenticity and Type 190A 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)