Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold stating that he had no

stating that he had no previous military service (another discrepancy)

interlocking initials "ZAR" in the centre surrounded by the inscription "EENDRACT MAAKT MAGT"

measuring 67 mm x 425 mm overall

now for official purposes presumed to have Died" during attack north of Courcelette

slightly tarnished

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold stating that he had no(Verwundetenabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 31 mm (w) 44. 92 mm (h), weighing 9. 5 grams, loss of black paint, in better than very fine condition.