Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge, Cut-Out Version Auction Archive in stamped brass with a

in stamped brass with a brass faceplate affixed to the obverse via two solder points

A drum hanger constructed of die-cast bronze with a gilded copper base

with minor loss of silver finish evident

the obverse bearing a raised designer mark

Badge: in silver gilt with blue and white enamelled insignia

Germany, Imperial. A Black Grade Wound Badge, Cut-Out Version Auction Archive in stamped brass with a(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a hollow background, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 96 mm (w) x 43. 27 mm (h), weighing 8. 3 grams, with oxidation evident, in very fine condition.