Germany, Wehrmaht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, First Pattern Newly Listed silver hallmarked on external tab

silver hallmarked on external tab as well as marked sterling

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered white cotton disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika

pre-deceased him

the obverse presents a finely grained texture

It is certified by his Battalion Commander

Germany, Wehrmaht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, First Pattern Newly Listed silver hallmarked on external tab(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped outer edges, 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 crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 62 mm (w) x 42. 90 mm (h), weighing 12. 4