Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black GTRexclude Issued 1892

Issued 1892

maker marked WH for Wilhelm Hobacher

with sewn clasp at the ends

the inner edge of the wreath has a red thread border with an additional silver aluminum wire outer border on a white cotton base

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black GTRexclude Issued 1892(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet), 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 flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 56 mm (w) x 44. 02 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.