Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive possibly trimmed with light soiling

possibly trimmed with light soiling along the top edge

standing on a platform on the stern of a small bat

Erich Illas Mun

The northern European ships were better armed than their Egyptian and Ottoman opponents and their crews were better trained

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive possibly trimmed with light soiling(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). A stamped blackened metal (magnetic) badge, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse plain with a functional hinge catch assembly, unmarked, measuring 39. 42 mm (w) x 42. 29 mm (h), weighing 9. 3 grams, with some of its finish chipped off the Stahlhelm, and in overall very fine condition.