Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Auction the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central fireman blowing a horn and clutching a hose

On the left sleeve is hand sewn a Kuban Shield

The document measures 296 mm x 210 mm

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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Auction the obverse with a central(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 10 mm (w) x 44. 45 mm (h), weighing 13. 7 grams,