Germany. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of third class

third class

along with extensive chipping where it butts the pommel

2) A War Merit Cross Second Class ribbon with miniature Swords

1915 and sailed for England on May 17

Germany. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of third class(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 37. 09 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h); weighing 13. 1 grams; in overall virtually mint