Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold suspended from a strap sewn

suspended from a strap sewn in place to its original ribbon

It is decorated with a tri-colour cockade on the peak

A Miniature French Colonial Order of the Black Star of Benin in Gold

with two rivets visible on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold suspended from a strap sewn(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). An oval badge constructed of blackened tombac, the obverse 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 presents a vertical pin assembly, measures 39. 16 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), weighs 9. 3 grams, and in extremely fine condition.