Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction Three weeks after joining the

Three weeks after joining the 2nd Infantry Battalion in the field

the obverse showing a crowned royal Prussian eagle

with three of its four plastic buttons intact

Circa 1910-1920

In January 1970

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction Three weeks after joining the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 70 mm (w) x 44. 28 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, evident of period repair to the hinge and catch, otherwise in extremely fine condition.