Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction the underside of the collar

the underside of the collar incorporating a pistachio green rayon lining

which was made up of convicted criminals given a second chance

A ball-tipped enameled white Maltese cross

with a crew of six others: Flight Sergeant D

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction the underside of the collar(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 93 mm (w) x 44. 58 mm (h), weighing 13. 1 grams, in very fine condition.