Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Auction without a pinback

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and the Black Grade Wound Badge on February 2

fleur-de-lis and cross patee

credited with four victories and a probable one

The so-called Eastland was composed of the Baltic states of Estonia

Germany. A Black Grade Wound Badge Auction without a pinbackA second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped blackened metal (magnetic); 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, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 36. 90 mm (w) x 44. 73 mm (h); weighing 11. 9 grams; in fine condition. (C: