Description
with a slotted black leather fob attached)
possibly trimmed with light soiling along the top edge
Darmstadt” on the reverse
2 mm (w) x 9 mm (h) ribbon bar and its 16
One of the leather securing straps is missing and now have a piece of wire in place as a temporary holder
Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive with a slotted black leather(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). A stamped blackened metal (magnetic) badge, 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 39. 42 mm (w) x 42. 29 mm (h), weighing 9. 3 grams, with some of its finish chipped off the Stahlhelm, and in overall very fine condition.