Germany, Imperial. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Archive with a blue faux leather

with a blue faux leather (leatherette) exterior

many like Corporal Fletcher were to die prematurely due to the ravages of abuse

which translates to permit ID

marked “Aus Erobertem Geschütz” (Out of conquered cannons) on rim

"D" Company

Germany, Imperial. A Gold Grade Wound Badge Archive with a blue faux leather(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field with laurel branch wreath, maker marked on reverse J. R. G. M., reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, measuring 39. 49 mm (w) x 42. 26 mm (h), weighing 9. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.