Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Carl Wild Auction traces of gilt remains on

traces of gilt remains on the lightning bolts

demonstrating minor to moderate material fatigue

an early manufacture high quality example

signed ROLEX A

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Carl Wild Auction traces of gilt remains on(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 107 for Carl Wild, Hamburg, measuring 36. 83 mm (w) x 44.