Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity 09 mm (w) x 41

09 mm (w) x 41

partially gilded and enameled

The success of the raid prompted the War Office to expand the existing airborne force

a single piece construction in zinc alloy

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade certificate_of_authenticity 09 mm (w) x 41(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, 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. 95 mm (w) x 44. 47 mm (h), weighing 9. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.