Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive dated 25 July 1944

dated 25 July 1944

with the handwritten identification number "7205528" and stamped initials "F K"

A “new old stock” Hitlerjugend/Hitler Youth West Köln-Aachen sleeve patch

paper and glue residue on the reverse of the MP from previous board mounting

this SA dagger is engraved "Alles für Deutschland" in black on the blade

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Archive dated 25 July 1944An example of a well preserved third reich period Black Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz); constructed of oval shaped blackened bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 36. 90