Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of He is credited with having

He is credited with having served in South Africa from October 20

measuring 85 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

1st Class - In bronze gilt and enamels

Texas when he died on April 30

and has on reverse typical opened back construction

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of He is credited with having(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, 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 vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 77 mm (w) x 45. 08 mm (h), weighing 12. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.