Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold suspended from a strap sewn

suspended from a strap sewn in place to its original ribbon

marked with an Austrian silver mark for “900” silver purity and a Vienna Assay mark

maker marked "PROVAZNIK A SPOL

so called "German Badge"

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold suspended from a strap sewn(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). An oval badge constructed of blackened tombac, the obverse with a Stahlhelm in the centre, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, measures 39. 16 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), weighs 9. 3 grams, and in extremely fine condition.