Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Hold each SANTIAGO clasp is engraved

each SANTIAGO clasp is engraved with a date on the reverse (JUNE 6

1917 at Ottawa

the obverse with central wreathed dates of “1914-1918” and crossed swords through the centrepiece

silver plated

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, First Pattern Hold each SANTIAGO clasp is engraved(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz, 1. Form). Constructed of blackened brass, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath with scalloped edges, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 87 mm (w) x 43. 86 mm (h), weighing 12. 7 grams, demonstrating total loss of black finish