Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Buy Now maker marked “ELM” for Ernst

maker marked “ELM” for Ernst L

with a black leather chinstrap affixed to the cap by two gilt buttons

obverse lacquered

2 grams (with its ribbon)

Instituted by Philip the Good

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Buy Now maker marked “ELM” for Ernst(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse 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 pin meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 64 mm (w) x 43. 43 mm (h), weighing 12. 5 grams, some loss of finish evident,