Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive glued to an olive green

glued to an olive green armband

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

the Canadian Pensions Commission determined that his death was related to his World War II service

The left side has a thick white cotton hoist sleeve with a rope stitched in place where it passes through the sleeve

period repair to top ridge

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive glued to an olive greenA 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