Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black certificate_of_authenticity 161 mm x 211 mm

161 mm x 211 mm

torn at the top

veteran Japanese troops heavily entrenched in caves and in reinforced concrete pillboxes which honeycombed the high ground throughout the island

impressive badge in silver gilt with gold centre and enameling

repair evident in the red enamels on the bottom arm on both sides

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black certificate_of_authenticity 161 mm x 211 mm(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet), 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 flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 56 mm (w) x 44. 02 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.