Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Republic of He was reported wounded in

He was reported wounded in May 1916

exhibiting surface wear near the tip

7 mm (w) x 24 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

he was hospitalized at Bethnel Green Military Hospital in London and received a pocket wallet and khaki pocket handerchiefs during his stay

a Knight’s Cross of The War Merit Cross with Swords

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Republic of He was reported wounded in(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz 1. Modell). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 75 mm (w) x 44. 04 mm (h), weighing 12. 9 grams,