Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold stitching holes visible in the

stitching holes visible in the white linen from previous uniform attachment

marked with an Austrian silver mark for “900” silver purity and a Vienna Assay mark

suspended from a strap sewn in place to its original ribbon

when he was Killed in Action

so called "German Badge"

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold stitching holes visible in the(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). An oval badge constructed of blackened tombac, the obverse with a Stahlhelm in the centre, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, measures 39. 16 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), weighs 9. 3 grams, and in extremely fine condition.