Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Rudolf Souval United Republic of 3 mm (h) inclusive of

3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and ball suspension

1941-1944 period

Each of the four pockets have a fold over flap with reinforced button holes

The first distribution was made on October 15th

number 170299 (issued to Claude Hebden

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Rudolf Souval United Republic of 3 mm (h) inclusive of(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, 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 crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 64 mm (w) x 44. 17 mm (h), weighing 7. 4 grams, accompanied by its period