Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Auction A Silver Grade Infantry Badge

A Silver Grade Infantry Badge - In zinc alloy

in matching case of issue

but prong/pin broken off

Beginning in 1942

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Auction A Silver Grade Infantry BadgeA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped blackened 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, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 39. 98 mm (w) x 44. 08 mm (h); weighing 13. 8 grams; the finish well preserved on the