Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction dated on April 13

dated on April 13

47 mm x 95 mm

The primary mission assigned to the RLB was to protect the cities and population from hostile attacks

bottom tongue had been expertly period re-attached with circular base

both on the left side

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge In Black Auction dated on April 13(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened 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 36. 77 mm (w) x 44. 28 mm (h), weighing 9. 1 grams, in better than very fine condition.