1937 and April 12
marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and the SS Runes flanking "36/39" on the reverse
including Kwitchen Bitchin on the nose of one plane)
bronze lion clasp on the ribbon)
Gold centre applique depicting stylized Gold crown with gilt A on white enameled background
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Black Grade Wound Badge, With Ldo Case Newly Listed 1937 and April 12(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 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 36. 72 mm (w) x 44. 20 mm (h), weighing 6. 6 grams, accompanied by its period original