Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of with a facsimile signature of

with a facsimile signature of A

The year 1888 is considered to have memorable significance because of the deaths of two German Emperors (Kaisers)

the obverse with a central shield bearing a golden-yellow Dutch national lion rampant on top of a Prince’s Flag-style tri-colour

miniature Knight

deterioration of the sweatband which exposes period newspaper used to reinforce the structure

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Silver Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern United Republic of with a facsimile signature of(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with cut out edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 43. 70 mm (h), weighing 11. 9 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, a first pattern