Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Hold 85 mm x 142 mm

85 mm x 142 mm

approximately 82mm wing tip to wing tip

surrounded by the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (To military Merit) in Gold

11 mm x 106 mm

the First Type was still awarded until 1900

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade Hold 85 mm x 142 mm(Verwundetenabzeichen). A Silver Grade Wound Badge, constructed of oval shaped silvered tombac, the obverse pebbled 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 plain with principal pin assembly, measuring 39. 35 mm (w) x 45. 10 mm (h), weighing 7. 7 grams, and very fine condition.