Germany. A Wound Badge Miniature Stick Pin, Black Grade Auction Both medals and the cross

Both medals and the cross with dark patinas

An Imperial German Battle of Verdun Commemorative Cross (Weimarer Republik

very fine condition with light fraying and multiple folding creases

but of typical Steinhauer & Lück manufacture

After a stopover in Japan

Germany. A Wound Badge Miniature Stick Pin, Black Grade Auction Both medals and the cross(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz Stecknadel). Constructed of blackened zink; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; marked L 57 for Brger & Co., Berlin on the reverse; measuring 8 mm (w) x 9 mm (h), with a 50 mm long needle pin; in overall better than very fine condition.