Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of On 8-8-18

On 8-8-18

Footnote: Cao Kun was a Chinese warlord and politician

with Westminster Abbey in the background

Distinguished Flying Cross (silver

He entered the French theatre on August 16

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of On 8-8-18(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 24 mm (w) x 44. 84 mm (h), some oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.