Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge GTRexclude between the South African Republic

between the South African Republic and the Orange Free State on the one hand and British forces on the other

With Oakleaf rim

Light contact and crazing on the upper of the belt

two-piece construction of nickel-silver

most of the latter insignia having been lost to time

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge GTRexclude between the South African RepublicA first war German Silver Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen); oval shaped silvered bronze; hollow cut out version; 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 vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 39. 30 mm (w) x 44. 54 mm (h); weighing 8. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.