Germany, Wehrmaht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, First Pattern Newly Listed affixed via two prongs to

affixed via two prongs to an embroidered Iron Cross ribbon bar)

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered white cotton disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika

both unmarked and measuring 28 mm (w) x 116 mm (l)

silver hallmarked on external tab as well as marked sterling

It is certified by his Battalion Commander

Germany, Wehrmaht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, First Pattern Newly Listed affixed via two prongs to(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped outer edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 62 mm (w) x 42. 90 mm (h), weighing 12. 4