Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Hold multi-piece wool and rayon construction

multi-piece wool and rayon construction Kreis level leader’s armband

This was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 crosses awarded during 1914-18 period

3 and 4 have Officer’s personal and career details

1914 at Chatham

marked "ÖSTERR

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, By Heinrich Wander Hold multi-piece wool and rayon construction(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf 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. 49 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light brown paper