Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on May 13

period repair to top ridge

Western Front

during which time he won the Iron Cross First and Second Class

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive He signed his Attestation PaperA Black Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz); stamped blackened metal (magnetic); the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 38. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h); weighing 7. 4 grams; with virtually all of its original finish remaining; in overall near mint