Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of containing 48 pages printed in

containing 48 pages printed in black ink on a coated white paper stock

signed in pencil crayon by the commander of the 12th Panzer Division

Footnote: Awarded to service men who had at least six months at sea in minesweepers or escort trawlers

It is interesting to note

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of containing 48 pages printed in(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, 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 37. 24 mm (w) x 44. 84 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.