Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of The company formed a nucleus

The company formed a nucleus from which contingent parts went overseas

the ribbons on the Star and VM transposed

the Canadians mined and removed about 140

effectively eliminated 1

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of The company formed a nucleus(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarze). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 16 mm (w) x 42. 81 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.