Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive dated October 16th

dated October 16th

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (“FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER”)

Footnote: Nikolaus von Vormann was born on December 24

which will ever be held in proud remembrance

in worn condition (pin assembly rather crudely repaired)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive dated October 16th(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 03 mm (w) x 44. 50 mm (h), weighing 14. 2 grams, oxidation and loss of the black