Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive marked "50" (for Karl Gschiermeister

marked "50" (for Karl Gschiermeister

constructed of aluminum in the shape of a national eagle clutching a mobile wreathed swastika

reverse with privately constructed backplate affixed to cross via centrel screwpost

with white enamel surround holding the Motto "For Faith and Freedom

The ribbon of the Dragon of Annam was retained for this award

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive marked "50" (for Karl Gschiermeister(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarze). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) bearing a mobile swastika on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field with laurel branch wreath, unmarked, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, measuring 37. 02 mm (w) x 44. 79 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, in near mint condition.