Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold light contact and spotting overall

light contact and spotting overall

with two rivets visible on the reverse

stitching holes visible in the white linen from previous uniform attachment

marked with an Austrian silver mark for “900” silver purity and a Vienna Assay mark

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

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold light contact and spotting overall(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.