Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity 1918 to March 31

1918 to March 31

with its period original ribbon and Luftwaffe Hoheitszeichen

two gilt bronze pips affixed to the upper on each

and became a major source of Eher-Verlag's income

Sterling silver with a metallic finish

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity 1918 to March 31(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarze). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 16 mm (w) x 42. 81 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.