Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive plated blade is bright

plated blade is bright

The seam of the blade and upper crossguard is covered by a black leather washer

with a functional magnetic metal spring clip for uniform attachment

along with veterans groups of the allied countries

General Reynolds

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive plated blade is bright(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarze). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 16 mm (w) x 42. 81 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.