A First War Imperial German Black Grade Wound Badge; Hollow Stamped Version Auction January 28

January 28

marked 1 in felt

(Reichsarbeitsdienst der weiblichen Jugend = RADwJ): Fine silvered aluminum wire with black and brown embroidery on a dark brown rayon base

New Years Day

Naming is impressed & inverted

A First War Imperial German Black Grade Wound Badge; Hollow Stamped Version Auction January 28A first war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval stamped blackened bronze; the obverse with a Stahlhelm in the center superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin and a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 43. 70 mm x 38. 27 mm; weighing 6. 6 grams; the majority of the black finish worn off; in overall better than fine condition. (C: 193)