Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold with two rivets visible on

with two rivets visible on the reverse

stitching holes visible in the white linen from previous uniform attachment

marked with an Austrian silver mark for “900” silver purity and a Vienna Assay mark

suspended from a strap sewn in place to its original ribbon

maker marked "PROVAZNIK A SPOL

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold with two rivets visible on(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). An oval badge constructed of blackened tombac, the obverse with a Stahlhelm in the centre, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, measures 39. 16 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), weighs 9. 3 grams, and in extremely fine condition.