Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction Slightly rusted in places

Slightly rusted in places

machine embroidered in golden threads on dark green wool

otherwise hardly worn

1863 following Friedrich’s proclamation as Duke but suppressed in 1866 following Prussia’s annexation of the Duchies

the individual must be performing medical duties while simultaneously being engaged by the enemy

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Auction Slightly rusted in places(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a crossed swords overlaid by a central Stahlhelm on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 55 mm (w) x 43. 57 mm (h), weighing 8. 0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.