Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed 45mm(w) x 58mm (h)

45mm(w) x 58mm (h)

the reverse with a black enameled central medallion depicting a gilt crowned royal cipher of Henry XIV

a major source of communications intelligence for the Allies

He was either plagued by arthritis or rheumatism

They were pretty lenient

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Newly Listed 45mm(w) x 58mm (h)(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarze). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 16 mm (w) x 42. 81 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.