Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with LDO Case United Republic of miniature cross in silver gilt

miniature cross in silver gilt

reverse inscribed "AI PRODI FIGLI CHE NELLA TERRA LIBICA ONORARONO LA PATRIA" inside a full leafed wreath

near Ieper

the reverse is stamped “2

89 mm (w) x 35

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, with LDO Case United Republic of miniature cross in silver gilt(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz mit Etui). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 10 mm (w) x 43. 43 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 grams, accompanied by