Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction 102 mm x 152 mm)

102 mm x 152 mm)

The caption also gives the name of the photographer and the fullcircumstances of his actions leading to the award

maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on the reverse

encircled by an enameled blue border inscribed by POLONIA RESTITUTA (Restituted Poland)

This is a textbook example of a Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Helmet that belonged to a fortunate soldier named Ludwig

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction 102 mm x 152 mm)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, 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. 70 mm (w) x 44. 28 mm (h), weighing 7. 9 grams, evident of period repair to the hinge and catch, otherwise in extremely fine condition.