Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of the middle layer in emerald

the middle layer in emerald green horsehair

and the people living apparently a quiet

1st Class - In bronze gilt and enamels

and has on reverse typical opened back construction

the Battle of Britain in 1940 and 1941

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of the middle layer in emerald(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, 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 vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 77 mm (w) x 45. 08 mm (h), weighing 12. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.