Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive An oval shaped oak leaf

An oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered die stamped tombac (only traces of silver plating remains)

in worn condition (pin assembly rather crudely repaired)

dated October 16th

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (“FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER”)

The wreath is highlighted with crisp acorns

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive An oval shaped oak leaf(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 03 mm (w) x 44. 50 mm (h), weighing 14. 2 grams, oxidation and loss of the black