Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Auction measures 72 mm (w) x

measures 72 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

Type II - Bronze badge

5 mm (w) x 209 mm (h)

with two matching fabric sliders at either end

overlaid by a central plaque bearing dates “1927-1952”

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Auction measures 72 mm (w) x(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 66 mm (w) x 44. 35 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by its period original package of