Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive very tiny enamel chipping visible

very tiny enamel chipping visible under magnifying glass only

Footnote: Wilhelm Eitel Friedrich Christian Karl of Prussia (1883–1942) was the second son of Emperor Wilhelm II

K GRUPPE 9 (Weser-Wlbe) DER GRUPPENFUHRER"

with Army pattern 10mm wide NCO’s trees on the outer edges

Grand Cross Star - Silver and enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive very tiny enamel chipping visible(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, 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 vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 76 mm (w) x 44. 36 mm (h), weighing 11. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.