Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, By Heinrich Wander Hold on long length of period

on long length of period ribbon

semi-gloss finish

non swiveling bar

two Master Sergeant Rank Insignia (one in light blue embroidery

It was re-named Order of Civil Valour in 1931

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, By Heinrich Wander Hold on long length of period(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on topped of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 67 mm (w) x 44. 23 mm (h), weighing 6. 6 grams, accompanied by its period original package of