Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare First Pattern Black Wound Badge, Screwback Variation Auction BATTLE DRESS

BATTLE DRESS

the wound became septic and the operated area was opened up again on December 31st

The Battalion fought as part of the 3rd Infantry Brigade

STUTTG" on the reverse

in succession to his late father in 1895

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare First Pattern Black Wound Badge, Screwback Variation Auction BATTLE DRESS(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of a first pattern oval laurel leaf wreath with edges cut out, 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 central threaded lug retaining a period original magnetic metal backplate, unmarked, measuring 38. 10 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), weighing 16. 1