Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive Grand Officer and Commander

Grand Officer and Commander

with holes positioned along the blade spine

that he would require a minimum of six months recovery

where he was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada on April 25

four push pins

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive Grand Officer and Commander(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 34 mm (w) x 44. 00 mm (h), some denting and finish repair evident, in near very fine condition.