Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive Grand Officer and Commander

Grand Officer and Commander

where he was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada on April 25

four push pins

with holes positioned along the blade spine

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Archive Grand Officer and Commander(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 34 mm (w) x 44. 00 mm (h), some denting and finish repair evident, in near very fine condition.