Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade GTRexclude with polished firmly attached aluminum

with polished firmly attached aluminum fittings and a green leather covering - all without any significant signs of wear

50mm(w) x 51mm(h)

inscribed "ALLZEIT" above and "BEREIT" below (Always Prepared)

lid sits slightly askew versus the base

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade GTRexclude with polished firmly attached aluminum(Verwundetenabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39. 31 mm (w) 44. 92 mm (h), weighing 9. 5 grams, loss of black paint, in better than very fine condition.