Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern GTRexclude maker marked on reverse of

maker marked on reverse of shield with EDUARD WITTE WIEN

circumscribed by an inscription of “VERFASSUNGSTAG IM JAHRE DER RHEINLANDBEFREIUNG 1930” (“CONSTITUTION DATE IN THE YEAR OF THE RHINELAND’S LIBERATION 1930”)

measuring 100 mm x 63 mm

soldiers and women ascending the steps of Sanssouci (the summer palace of Frederick the Great

1917 and was awarded a Good Conduct Badge in the field on October 28th

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern GTRexclude maker marked on reverse of(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of a blackened zink alloy, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, around a central raised Stahlhelm bearing a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 60 mm (w) x 43. 40 mm (h), weighing 8. 7 grams, with minor oxidation and loss of finish