Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Black Grade Wound Badge, by Heinrich Wander Republic of measures 39 mm (w)

measures 39 mm (w)

the badge surmounted by a crown bearing three glass stones in its base and placed above a flowing ribbon banner

on July 2nd at 12:45

the 1st Division/Squadron 1 was formed from these units and still exists today as VMA-231

The interior of the cap has a complete forest green cotton liner stitched into place with tan-coloured thread

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Black Grade Wound Badge, by Heinrich Wander Republic of measures 39 mm (w)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, 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 clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 64 mm (w) x 44. 16 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by its original