Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive 2nd Version with "American Legion"

2nd Version with "American Legion" Ribbon Banner: Browning copper

he did not complete fifteen years service in the ranks by October 1

s wartime actions are included as well

The matching aluminum receiving clip is secured to the belt where it wraps around the reverse and is stitched in place on the left end

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction Archive 2nd Version with "American Legion"(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarze). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central 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. 70 mm (w) x 44. 06 mm (h), weighing 8. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.