Germany. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity In nickel plated brass

In nickel plated brass

50 mm x 109 mm

with thin blue and black stripes

but displaying typical manufacturing characteristics of “Deschler & Sohn

Germany. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity In nickel plated brass(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened oval metal (magnetic); the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, with a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 72 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h); weighing 8. 7 grams; in overall extremely fine