Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Auction Archive Scattered silvering wear

Scattered silvering wear

He died on 09/11/1917

(Reichsarbeitsdienst = RAD): Bronzed aluminum

larger than those used on the fly and rear pockets and are unmarked

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Auction Archive Scattered silvering wearA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped blackened bronze; 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; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 88 mm (w) x 44. 02 mm (h); weighing 12. 8 grams; light chipping in the black finish