Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Newly Listed " and serial number impressed

" and serial number impressed "10337" on the reverse

principally from areas controlled or influenced by Allied powers

a Luftwaffe bomber wing

gilt wreath affixed to its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye

framed by branches of laurel leaves on either side

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Newly Listed " and serial number impressed(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwatz, 1. Form). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 90 mm (w) x 43. 10 mm (h), weighing 12. 5, demonstrating some surface