Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with LDO Case United Republic of the reverse is stamped “2

the reverse is stamped “2

89 mm (w) x 35

near Ieper

constructed of a semi-circular bronze base finished with a matte silver coating

It was awarded for military merit

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with LDO Case United Republic of the reverse is stamped “2(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz mit Etui). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 10 mm (w) x 43. 43 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by