Germany. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive place of birth (Bocholt)

place of birth (Bocholt)

pinback on the reverse

otherwise extremely fine + condition

Grand Cross - Sash Badge: silver gilt and enamels

on a moisture-resistant thick parchment paper stock

Germany. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive place of birth (Bocholt)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of oval shaped blackened metal (magnetic); 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; unmarked; measuring 37. 00 mm (w) x 44. 27 mm (h); weighing 11. 7 grams; in