Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare First Pattern Black Wound Badge, Screwback Variation certificate_of_authenticity 54 mm long knurled pin

54 mm long knurled pin

the badge measuring 60 mm in diameter

the battalion was moved to the West

constructed of white cotton twill with a woven black rayon cap band

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare First Pattern Black Wound Badge, Screwback Variation certificate_of_authenticity 54 mm long knurled pin(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of a first pattern oval laurel leaf wreath with edges cut out, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining a period original magnetic metal backplate, unmarked, measuring 38. 10 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), weighing 16. 1