Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Badges Auction affixed to a bronze backplate

affixed to a bronze backplate with a horizontal pinback and period original length of ribbon

scarce decoration

Klasse” consisting of the cross

Strug indicated that if he was discharged

the Grand Order of the Union

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Badges Auction affixed to a bronze backplate(Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including: 1. A Black Grade Wound Badge, first pattern, constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, with a central raised 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 38. 16 mm (w) x 43. 74 mm (h), weighing 12. 7