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)

the reverse centre bears a 1903 pattern Imperial German Naval Ensign (Reichskriegsflagge) encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

the balance of nine officers were employed at Battalion Headquarters

A second war German “Verwundetenabzeichen” with a first war miniature stick pin

2001 and is awarded to military personnel which participated in any peacekeeping operation for at least thirty days

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