Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed vertical pin on back

vertical pin on back

and so was the recipient of the highly esteemed Close Combat Clasp in Bronze

first to H

with a central blue enameled medallion bearing a gilt number “25” within a ring of white enamel

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed vertical pin on back(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 34 mm (w) x 44. 00 mm (h), some denting and finish repair evident, in near very fine condition.