Original Imperial German WWI Cut-Out Silver Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber Snider Rifles & Bayonets The Breechblock markings on top

The Breechblock markings on top are the correct Model 1868/early 1870 Breechblock markings

showing a worn mottled gray patina on the metalwork from years of service and cleaning

This is a fantastic print part of an Esquire magazine series by Arthur Szyk

315th Infantry

from July 1942

Original Imperial German WWI Cut-Out Silver Wound Badge - Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber Snider Rifles & Bayonets The Breechblock markings on topOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial German silver wound badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber), constructed out of a stamped steel magnetic base that has been silver washed. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of an M16 "Stahlhelm" pattern helmet, which is above two crossed broad swords. There is no "field" on this badge, an the space around the helmet and swords is "cut out" and empty. The badge is surrounded by a