Germany, Imperial. A 1918 Wound Badge, Silver Grade, In Silver Auction a Hermann Monument commemorative medal

a Hermann Monument commemorative medal

outline of an Iron Cross embossed in silver on the top of the lid

measuring 18 mm (w) x 21

1899-1908)

measuring 227x321mm

Germany, Imperial. A 1918 Wound Badge, Silver Grade, In Silver Auction a Hermann Monument commemorative medal(Verwundeten Abzeichen). Instituted by Emperor Wilhelm II on 3 March 1918. A top quality badge featuring an ovular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears a helmet superimposed on two upwards facing crossed swords on a pebbled background, encompassed by a laurel wreath border tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with flat wire catch, marked 800 on the pinback arm, measuring 38. 57 mm (w) x 43. 30