Germany, Imperial. A 1918 Wound Badge, Silver Grade, In Silver Auction 75mm(w) x 44

75mm(w) x 44

An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class with Jubilee Spange - An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class with Oak Leaves '25' - Magnetic center

58 mm (h) (inclusive of suspension loop)

By August 1944

scattered chipping in the green and red enamels at the base of the crown

Germany, Imperial. A 1918 Wound Badge, Silver Grade, In Silver Auction 75mm(w) x 44(Verwundeten Abzeichen). Instituted by Emperor Wilhelm II on 3 March 1918. A top quality badge featuring an ovular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears a helmet superimposed on two upwards facing crossed swords on a pebbled background, encompassed by a laurel wreath border tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with flat wire catch, marked 800 on the pinback arm, measuring 38. 57 mm (w) x 43. 30