Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge United Republic of 36 mm x 38

36 mm x 38

At the time France’s military commander was General Carl-Heinrich von Stülpnagel (1886–1944)

Canadian Engineers on January 25

scratch on the reverse of the EM

before being transferred and promoted to 2nd Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge United Republic of 36 mm x 38An example of a third reich period black grade wound badge Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped black bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 36. 66 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h); weighing 13. 4 grams;