Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Wound Badge, Black Grade, With Case United Republic of but tested for Gold –

but tested for Gold – 14Kt)

scratches evident on the reverse from the name erasing

Overall a very unique piece in better than fine condition

the reverse presents a principal vertical pin assembly

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Wound Badge, Black Grade, With Case United Republic of but tested for Gold –(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz mit Etui). 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. 64 mm (w) x 44. 15 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by its period original