Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction stating that he had two

stating that he had two years' previous military service as a Private with the Royal Grenadiers

which also caused a partial loss of function in his right hand

Officer Commanding Bomber Stations

measuring 91 mm x 32 mm

Germany, Federal Republic. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Alternative 1957 Version Auction stating that he had two(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1957 Version). Oval shaped blackened metal alloy; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a slender vertical pinback, with a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 37. 05 mm (w) x 44. 45 mm (h); weighing 13. 0 grams; in near mint condition.