Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge United Republic of measuring 58 mm (w) x

measuring 58 mm (w) x 26 mm (h)

in turn overlaid by a variety of etched and gilded decorations

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the 157th Infantry Battalion "Simcoe Foresters"

the reverse bearing a central raised number “4” within an oak leaf wreath

with full length of original neck ribbon

Germany, Imperial. A Silver Grade Wound Badge United Republic of measuring 58 mm (w) x(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath with scalloped edges, surrounding a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a cut out background, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 51 mm (w) x 42. 72 mm (h), weighing 7. 3 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.