with a detailed machine-embroidered likeness of the 15th century goat head (Skanderberg helmet) in grey-silver threads
After nine months in France
1945 to May 4
For the last twenty years of his life
the ends meet at the rear and are riveted together
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold with a detailed machine-embroidered likeness(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 24 mm (w) x 44. 84 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.